How to pronounce huzzah
Say it like huuz-AH. Huzzah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH).
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US American/ˌhʊˈzɑ/huuz-AH
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- huuz
- AH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Huzzah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- huuzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does huzzah mean?
interjection
- Used as a call for coordinated physical effort, as in hoisting.
- A cheer often associated with sailors, shouted by a group in praise of a thing or event.
- To cheer (someone or something) with a huzzah sound.
Where does huzzah come from?
Likely originally a hoisting cry, possibly related to hoise.
Words that rhyme with huzzah
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of huzzah.
Questions about saying huzzah
How do you pronounce huzzah?
Say huuz-AH. The American pronunciation is /ˌhʊˈzɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in huzzah?
Huzzah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH). Broken into parts: huuz · AH.