How to pronounce hooting
Say it like HOO-ting. Hooting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO).
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- HOO
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hooting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hooting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HOO-ting.
What does hooting mean?
- present participle and gerund of hoot How to pronounce hoot
- The sound of a hoot, or the occasion of producing this sound.
Words that rhyme with hooting
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Questions about saying hooting
How do you pronounce hooting?
Say HOO-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈhutɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhuːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hooting?
Hooting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO). Broken into parts: HOO · ting.
Is hooting 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 /ˈhuːtɪŋ/ (HOO-ting).