How Do You Spell HUZZAH?

Pronunciation: [həzˈɑː] (IPA)

The word "huzzah" is typically spelled with two "z's" at the end, indicating a voiced sibilant sound. In IPA phonetic transcription, this is written as /ˈhʌzə/. The "u" sound in the first syllable is pronounced as a short "uh" sound, while the final syllable features an unstressed "uh" sound. "Huzzah" has historically been used as an exclamation of joy or triumph, and its distinctive spelling helps to convey the enthusiasm and energy of this expression.

HUZZAH Meaning and Definition

1. Huzzah is an exclamation with historical origins that is used to express triumph, joy, or enthusiastic approval. It is often used as a cheer or as an exultant cry to celebrate a victory, accomplishment, or positive outcome. The word has an energetic and euphoric connotation, conveying a sense of elation or exuberance.

   The term "huzzah" has its roots in English military and naval traditions dating back to the 16th century and was particularly popular during the 18th and 19th centuries. It is believed to be derived from the French word "hourra" or the German word "hurra," both of which share a similar meaning.

   Huzzah is typically employed in festive settings, parades, or gatherings to express communal delight or encourage enthusiasm. It can also be used individually to convey personal excitement or satisfaction. The exclamation has found its place in literature, historical accounts, and period dramas, often as a representation of the spirit and exultation of a given era.

   The exclamation "huzzah" embodies a spirit of jubilance and serves as an expression of wholehearted approval or celebration. Its timeless appeal has allowed it to endure throughout generations, making it a recognizable and cherished term that captures the collective joy and euphoria of a momentous occasion.

Common Misspellings for HUZZAH

• hurah
• huzah
• puzza
• huzza
• guzza
• huzzad
• turzah
• uzzah
• hafzah
• Huddah
• suzzan
• hupah
• huzaah
• huzzzah
• huzzahd
• huzzzas
• Khwazzah
• Huzzaid
• wuzzat
• Muzzein
• Wizzah
• hkjaah
• Anzzah
• HuHAh
• Mutzah
• Houzzat
• Hudaah
• mesuzzah
• Sazzah
• Kuzzan
• Vazzah
• Hamzzah
• Gazzah
• Ghazzah
• Murzah

Etymology of HUZZAH

The word "huzzah" is believed to have originated in the early 17th century. It is an onomatopoeic word, meaning that its sound imitates or suggests the sound it describes. "Huzzah" is thought to be derived from the French word "houzza", which was used as a call of encouragement or applause during the era of medieval tournaments. This French term itself might have been inspired by similar cries of encouragement or excitement in other languages. Over time, "houzza" transformed into "huzzah" in English, and it gained popularity as an exclamation of joy, triumph, or approval. It has since become associated with cheering and celebration.

Conjugate verb Huzzah

CONDITIONAL

I would huzzah

you would huzzah

he/she/it would huzzah

we would huzzah

they would huzzah

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be huzzahing

you would be huzzahing

he/she/it would be huzzahing

we would be huzzahing

they would be huzzahing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have huzzah

you would have huzzah

he/she/it would have huzzah

we would have huzzah

they would have huzzah

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been huzzahing

you would have been huzzahing

he/she/it would have been huzzahing

we would have been huzzahing

they would have been huzzahing

FUTURE

I will huzzah

you will huzzah

he/she/it will huzzah

we will huzzah

they will huzzah

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be huzzahing

you will be huzzahing

he/she/it will be huzzahing

we will be huzzahing

they will be huzzahing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have huzzahed

you will have huzzahed

he/she/it will have huzzahed

we will have huzzahed

they will have huzzahed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been huzzahing

you will have been huzzahing

he/she/it will have been huzzahing

we will have been huzzahing

they will have been huzzahing

IMPERATIVE

you huzzah

we let´s huzzah

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to huzzah

PAST

I huzzahed

you huzzahed

he/she/it huzzahed

we huzzahed

they huzzahed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was huzzahing

you were huzzahing

he/she/it was huzzahing

we were huzzahing

they were huzzahing

PAST PARTICIPLE

huzzahed

PAST PERFECT

I had huzzahed

you had huzzahed

he/she/it had huzzahed

we had huzzahed

they had huzzahed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been huzzahing

you had been huzzahing

he/she/it had been huzzahing

we had been huzzahing

they had been huzzahing

PRESENT

I huzzah

you huzzah

he/she/it huzzahs

we huzzah

they huzzah

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am huzzahing

you are huzzahing

he/she/it is huzzahing

we are huzzahing

they are huzzahing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

huzzahing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have huzzahed

you have huzzahed

he/she/it has huzzahed

we have huzzahed

they have huzzahed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been huzzahing

you have been huzzahing

he/she/it has been huzzahing

we have been huzzahing

they have been huzzahing