How to Pronounce Hooked

To pronounce "hooked", say HOOK-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /hʊkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/hʊkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hooked”

"hooked" has 2 syllables: hook-ed. It rhymes with overlooked and cooked, if that helps it stick.

What does hooked mean?

verb

  1. To attach a hook to.

    “Hook the bag here, and the conveyor will carry it away.”

  2. To catch with a hook (hook a fish).

    “He hooked a snake accidentally, and was so scared he dropped his rod into the water.”

adjective

  1. Having a sharp curve at the end; resembling a hook.

    “a hooked nose”

  2. Addicted; unable to resist or cease doing.

    “He will never leave her because he is hooked on her chocolate chip cookies.”

Synonyms

addictedbentcrookedcurved

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Words that rhyme with hooked

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

overlookedcookedlookedbookedprecookedbrookedrookedovercookedoverbookedundercookedrebooked

Related words

crookedaddictedstrung-outdependantdependentaquilinedrug-addictedhamate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hooked"?▾

"Hooked" has 2 syllables: hook · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "hooked"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hooked" is /hʊkt/.

What does "hooked" mean?▾

Hooked: To attach a hook to.

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