How to pronounce hoover
Say it like HOO-ver. Hoover has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO).
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- HOO
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoover 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.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hoover
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HOO-vuh.
What does hoover mean?
- United States industrialist who manufactured vacuum cleaners (1849-1932)
- United States lawyer who was director of the FBI for 48 years (1895-1972)
- 31st President of the United States; in 1929 the stock market crashed and the economy collapsed and Hoover was defeated for reelection by Franklin Roosevelt (1874-1964)
- clean with a vacuum cleaner“vacuum the carpets”
Where does hoover come from?
A genericized trademark of Hoover, the brand name of one of the first vacuum cleaners, which was sold by The Hoover Company.
Words that rhyme with hoover
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hoover.
Questions about saying hoover
How do you pronounce hoover?
Say HOO-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈhuvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhuːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoover?
Hoover has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO). Broken into parts: HOO · ver.
Is hoover 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 /ˈhuːvə/ (HOO-vuh).