How to Pronounce Hoofs

To pronounce "hoofs", say HOOFS — one syllable, IPA /hufs/. 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

/hufs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hoofs”

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

What does hoofs mean?

noun

  1. The tip of a toe of an ungulate such as a horse, ox or deer, strengthened by a thick keratin covering.
  2. The human foot.

    “Get your hooves off me!”

verb

  1. To trample with hooves.
  2. To walk.

Synonyms

boot

Words that rhyme with hoofs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

proofsroofsgoofsspoofswoofspoofs

Related words

footclogsclovenshoesunshodhockswhinnieshindquarters

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hoofs"?▾

"Hoofs" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hoofs"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hoofs" is /hufs/.

What does "hoofs" mean?▾

Hoofs: The tip of a toe of an ungulate such as a horse, ox or deer, strengthened by a thick keratin covering.

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