How to Pronounce Hooking

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈhʊkɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hooking”

"hooking" has 2 syllables: hook-ing. It rhymes with looking and cooking, if that helps it stick.

What does hooking 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.”

noun

  1. The act of catching or fastening something on a hook.
  2. (bandy, floorball) The penalized action of using one's stick to restrain an opponent.

Words that rhyme with hooking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lookingcookingbookingoverlookingrookingcrookingoverbookingovercookingbrooking

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hooking"?▾

"Hooking" has 2 syllables: hook · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "hooking"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hooking" is /ˈhʊkɪŋ/.

What does "hooking" mean?▾

Hooking: To attach a hook to.

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