How to Pronounce "hooray"
word
/hʊˈɹeɪ/
huu-RAY
/hˈɔːɹeɪ/
HAW-ray
Definition
An exclamation used to show joy, excitement, or celebration, often shouted when something good happens.
IPA Transcription
American English
/hʊˈɹeɪ/
British English
/hˈɔːɹeɪ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
huu-RAY
UK
HAW-ray
Listen in Context
Hooray, we won the game!
The children shouted, 'Hooray!'
Hooray for your success!
We finished the project early—hooray!