How to Pronounce "hoodlums"
word
/ˈhudɫəmz/
HOOD-luhmz
/hˈʊdləmz/
HUD-luhmz
Definition
People, especially young men, who behave violently or commit crimes, often in groups.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhudɫəmz/
British English
/hˈʊdləmz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOOD-luhmz
UK
HUD-luhmz
Listen in Context
The police arrested three hoodlums near the store.
Some hoodlums broke the windows last night.
Parents worry about their children mixing with hoodlums.
A group of hoodlums was hanging around the park all afternoon.