Start with a small, quick 'h' sound.
Move to the 'ʊ' sound, like in 'book'. Your lips should be rounded.
Finish with a 'k' sound, like in 'kick'.
wrong vowel sound (hɒk)
adding extra sounds (hʊkə)
incorrect ending (hʊg)
Start with a soft 'h' sound.
Move to the 'ʊ' sound, similar to 'book'. Keep lips rounded.
Eng with a crisp 'k' sound, like in 'kick'.
wrong vowel sound (həʊk)
adding extra sounds (hɪk)
substituting final sound (hʊt)
Make sure to start with the 'h' sound, not 'k'.
Yes, use a similar sound as in 'book'.
No, it is a single syllable word with equal stress.
A curved device used for catching or holding things.
/hʊks/
Plural of hook
/hʊkt/
Past tense of hook
/ˈhʊkɪŋ/
Present participle of hook
Hooks ends with an 's' sound.
Hooked ends in a soft 't' sound.
Hooking has a hard 'g' sound at the end.
Ensure your 'ʊ' is quick and rounded, like 'put', not 'pot'.
It’s a single syllable word, so don't elongate it.
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