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Hoodie

Apparel
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A modern casual apparel term for a soft sweatshirt or jacket featuring an attached head hood and often a front kangaroo pocket.

Detailed Definition
A hoodie is a casual hooded garment, usually made of knit or fleece fabric and sometimes furnished with a front pocket. It belongs to streets, classrooms, journeys, and private retreat. In poetry, pulling up the hood can create anonymity or shelter, while the shared warmth of a borrowed hoodie can express tenderness without explicit speech. Its ordinary softness often carries more emotional truth than formal attire.
Example
Example in poetry:
He pulled the hood of his gray hoodie over his head when the rain began; The poet’s hoodie carries the smell of cedar smoke and long walks home; Her oversized hoodie becomes a shelter while the city flashes coldly beyond the window; In the poem, the hoodie’s soft fabric contrasts with the speaker’s difficult day.
Additional Notes
A hoodie is a casual sweatshirt or jacket with an attached hood, often featuring a drawstring, pouch pocket, or zipper. It may be made from fleece, jersey, or other soft knit fabrics. The hood provides warmth and privacy, while the garment is strongly linked with everyday and athletic wear.
Also Known As
Hooded Sweatshirt Hooded Jumper
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