How to pronounce hurrah
Say it like huu-RAH. Hurrah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAH).
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US American/hʊˈrɑ/huu-RAH
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- huu
- RAH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hurrah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- huuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does hurrah mean?
interjection
- Expressing approval, appreciation, or happiness.
- A cheer; a cry of hurrah!.
- To give a hurrah (to somebody).
Where does hurrah come from?
Unknown. Possibly adopted from German hurra, itself of uncertain origin, or possibly an alteration of huzzah.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with hurrah
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Questions about saying hurrah
How do you pronounce hurrah?
Say huu-RAH. The American pronunciation is /hʊˈrɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hurrah?
Hurrah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAH). Broken into parts: huu · RAH.