How to pronounce hooters
Say it like HOO-terz. Hooters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO).
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US American/ˈhutɚz/HOO-terz
UK British/ˈhuːtəz/HOO-tuz
- HOO
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hooters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hooters
- 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-tuz.
What does hooters mean?
noun
- plural of hooter How to pronounce hooter
Questions about saying hooters
How do you pronounce hooters?
Say HOO-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhutɚz/. In British English it is /ˈhuːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hooters?
Hooters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO). Broken into parts: HOO · terz.
Is hooters 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 /ˈhuːtəz/ (HOO-tuz).