How to pronounce hooter
Say it like HOO-ter. Hooter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO).
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- HOO
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hooter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hooter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HOO-tuh.
What does hooter mean?
- A person who hoots.
- The horn in a motor vehicle.
- A siren or steam whistle, especially one in a factory and used to indicate the beginning or the end of a working day or shift.
Where does hooter come from?
From hoot + -er.
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Questions about saying hooter
How do you pronounce hooter?
Say HOO-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈhutɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhuːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hooter?
Hooter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO). Broken into parts: HOO · ter.
Is hooter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhuːtə/ (HOO-tuh).