To pronounce "hooky-playing", say HOOKYPL-ay-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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HOOKYPL-ay-ing
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"hooky-playing" has 3 syllables: hookypl-ay-ing.
"Hooky-playing" has 3 syllables: hookypl · ay · ing.
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