How to Pronounce Hoods

To pronounce "hoods", say HOODS — one syllable, IPA /hʊdz/. 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

/hʊdz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hoods”

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

What does hoods 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.

noun

  1. Gangster, thug.

Synonyms

bonnetcowl

Antonyms

unhood

Words that rhyme with hoods

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

woodsbackwoodsgoodsfalsehoodshardwoodsneighborhoodswildwoods

Related words

cowlbonnetcowlingpunkthughoodlumgoontough

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hoods"?▾

"Hoods" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hoods"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hoods" is /hʊdz/.

What does "hoods" mean?▾

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

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