How to Pronounce "hooking"
word
/ˈhʊkɪŋ/
HUU-king
/hˈʊkɪŋ/
HUU-king
Definition
Attaching, catching, or connecting something with a hook or curved device. Figuratively, capturing someone's attention or interest, or connecting/linking things together.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhʊkɪŋ/
British English
/hˈʊkɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HUU-king
UK
HUU-king
Listen in Context
He spent the morning hooking fish at the lake.
Can you help me with hooking up the new printer?
The opening scene was great at hooking the audience.
That first episode got me completely hooked — I binge-watched the entire season.