How to Pronounce Hooping

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈhuːpɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hooping”

"hooping" has 2 syllables: hoop-ing. It rhymes with grouping and swooping, if that helps it stick.

What does hooping mean?

verb

  1. To bind or fasten using a hoop.

    “to hoop a barrel or puncheon”

  2. To clasp; to encircle; to surround.

verb

  1. To utter a loud cry, or a sound imitative of the word, by way of call or pursuit; to shout.
  2. To whoop, as in whooping cough.

Words that rhyme with hooping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

groupingswoopingdroopingwhoopingsnoopingloopingdupingrecoupingstoopingpoopingcoopingregrouping

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hooping"?▾

"Hooping" has 2 syllables: hoop · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "hooping"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hooping" is /ˈhuːpɪŋ/.

What does "hooping" mean?▾

Hooping: To bind or fasten using a hoop.

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