How to pronounce hootenanny
Say it like HOO-tuh-nan-ee. Hootenanny has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO).
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- HOO
- tuh
- nan
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hootenanny 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hootenanny
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HOO-tuh-nan-ee.
What does hootenanny mean?
- An informal, festive performance by folk singers, often including audience participation with the use of acoustic instruments.
Where does hootenanny come from?
Unknown; potentially Scottish.
Questions about saying hootenanny
How do you pronounce hootenanny?
Say HOO-tuh-nan-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhutənæni/. In British English it is /ˈhutənæni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hootenanny?
Hootenanny has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO). Broken into parts: HOO · tuh · nan · ee.
Is hootenanny pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈhutənæni/ (HOO-tuh-nan-ee).