How to Pronounce Hullabaloo

To pronounce "hullabaloo", say HULL-ab-al-oo — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌhʌləbəˈluː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌhʌləbəˈluː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hullabaloo”

"hullabaloo" has 4 syllables: hull-ab-al-oo. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.

What does hullabaloo mean?

noun

  1. A clamour, a commotion; a fuss or uproar.

    “They made such a hullabaloo about the change that the authorities were forced to change it back.”

verb

  1. To make a commotion or uproar.

Synonyms

adohypeto-do

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Words that rhyme with hullabaloo

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

agitationturmoilexcitementupheavaluproarfurornoisemayhem

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hullabaloo"?▾

"Hullabaloo" has 4 syllables: hull · ab · al · oo.

What is the IPA transcription of "hullabaloo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hullabaloo" is /ˌhʌləbəˈluː/.

What does "hullabaloo" mean?▾

Hullabaloo: A clamour, a commotion; a fuss or uproar.

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