How to Pronounce Hoedown

To pronounce "hoedown", say HOED-own — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

HOED-own

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💡 Tip for remembering “hoedown”

"hoedown" has 2 syllables: hoed-own. It rhymes with frown and crown, if that helps it stick.

What does hoedown mean?

noun

  1. A type of American folk or square dance.

    “John and Susie went to the square dance and did the hoedown.”

  2. The type of music typically played for such a dance

verb

  1. To dance a hoedown dance

Words that rhyme with hoedown

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

frowncrowndownrenowntownletdownmeltdownbrown

Related words

hoe-downhootenannyhootnannyhoecakehooeyhodeninghoedaghootchy-kootchy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hoedown"?▾

"Hoedown" has 2 syllables: hoed · own.

What does "hoedown" mean?▾

Hoedown: A type of American folk or square dance.

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