How to Pronounce Hood

To pronounce "hood", say HOOD — one syllable, IPA /[hɪ̈d]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/[hɪ̈d]/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hood”

"hood" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with good and livelihood, if that helps it stick.

What does hood mean?

noun

  1. A covering for the head attached to a larger garment such as a jacket or cloak.
  2. A distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree.

verb

  1. To cover something with a hood.

Synonyms

bonnetcowl

Antonyms

unhood

Words that rhyme with hood

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

goodlivelihoodfalsehoodcouldbrotherhoodmisunderstoodneighborhoodshouldlikelihoodknighthoodunderstoodhardwood

Related words

cowlbonnetcowlingpunkthughoodlumgoontough

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hood"?▾

"Hood" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hood"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hood" is /[hɪ̈d]/.

What does "hood" mean?▾

Hood: A covering for the head attached to a larger garment such as a jacket or cloak.

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