How to Pronounce "what's cooking"
expression
ˈhwəts/, /ˈwəts/ /ˈkʊkɪŋ
WUHTS KOO-king
wɒts/ /kˈʊkɪŋ
WOTS KU-king
Definition
An informal greeting used to ask someone what is happening or if there is any news. It can also literally mean asking what is being cooked, but is much more often used as a casual way of saying hello or checking in.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwəts/, /ˈwəts/ /ˈkʊkɪŋ
British English
wɒts/ /kˈʊkɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUHTS KOO-king
UK
WOTS KU-king
Listen in Context
Hey, what's cooking?
What's cooking at your place tonight?
Sam walked in and said, "What's cooking?"
Long time no see! What's cooking with you these days?