How to Pronounce Hoot

To pronounce "hoot", say HOOT — one syllable, IPA /huːt/. 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

/huːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hoot”

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

Sounds exactly like: huett, huette, huitt — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hoot mean?

noun

  1. A derisive cry or shout.
  2. The cry of an owl.

verb

  1. To cry out or shout in contempt.
  2. To make the cry of an owl, a hoo.

Words that rhyme with hoot

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

astutedisputeacutedestituterefuteconstitutebrutemootbruitpursuitattributesubstitute

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hoot"?▾

"Hoot" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hoot"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hoot" is /huːt/.

What does "hoot" mean?▾

Hoot: A derisive cry or shout.

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