How to pronounce hooscow
Say it like HOO-skow. Hooscow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO).
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- HOO
- skow
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hooscow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- skowKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of hooscow
American and British speakers say hooscow in essentially the same way: /ˈhuskaʊ/ in the US and /ˈhuːskaʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOO-skow.
What does hooscow mean?
- Alternative form of hoosegow.
Questions about saying hooscow
How do you pronounce hooscow?
Say HOO-skow. The American pronunciation is /ˈhuskaʊ/. In British English it is /ˈhuːskaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hooscow?
Hooscow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO). Broken into parts: HOO · skow.
Do Americans and Brits say hooscow the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhuskaʊ/ and the British form is /ˈhuːskaʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.