How to pronounce hooyah
Say it like hoo-YAH. Hooyah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YAH).
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US American/huˈjɑ/hoo-YAH
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- hoo
- YAH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hooyah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- YAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does hooyah mean?
interjection
- Official battle yell of the US Navy.
Words that rhyme with hooyah
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Questions about saying hooyah
How do you pronounce hooyah?
Say hoo-YAH. The American pronunciation is /huˈjɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hooyah?
Hooyah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YAH). Broken into parts: hoo · YAH.