How to Pronounce "boohooing"
word
buˈhuɪŋ
boo-HOO-ing
bˈuːhuː
boo-HOO
Definition
Crying loudly in a way that sounds exaggerated or like a child, often used to describe someone who is being overly dramatic.
IPA Transcription
American English
buˈhuɪŋ
British English
bˈuːhuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
boo-HOO-ing
UK
boo-HOO
Listen in Context
The baby started boohooing when his toy broke.
Stop boohooing and tell me what's wrong.
She was boohooing after watching that sad movie.
He sat in the corner, boohooing like it was the end of the world.