How to Pronounce “webhook”
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- American (US)
- /ˈwɛb.hʊk/
- British (UK)
- /ˈwɛb.hʊk/
What “webhook” means
noun — A method of augmenting or altering the behavior of a web application or a web page using custom callbacks, usually triggered by some external event.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “webhook” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈwɛb.hʊk/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "webhook" mean?
webhook (noun): A method of augmenting or altering the behavior of a web application or a web page using custom callbacks, usually triggered by some external event.
How do you pronounce "webhook" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "webhook", /ˈwɛb.hʊk/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "webhook"?
/ˈwɛb.hʊk/ in American English, /ˈwɛb.hʊk/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "webhook"?
“webhook” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈwɛb.hʊk/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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