How to pronounce hootie
Say it like HOO-tee. Hootie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO).
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- HOO
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hootie 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hootie
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HOO-tee.
What does hootie mean?
- Only used in hootie hoo
Words that rhyme with hootie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hootie.
Questions about saying hootie
How do you pronounce hootie?
Say HOO-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhuti/. In British English it is /ˈhuːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hootie?
Hootie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO). Broken into parts: HOO · tee.
Is hootie 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 /ˈhuːti/ (HOO-tee).