how to pronounce hooray

/həˈɹɛɪ/

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hooray is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of hooray in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… public agenda hooray indeed but it must …”

meanings of hooray

noun:

An expression of excitement.
A shout to signify victory.

interjection:

Used to express approval, joy or victory.

verb:

To shout an expression of excitement.

hooray frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word hooray occurs in english on average 1.5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.