How to pronounce Hu
Say it like HOO. Hu is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Hu. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- HOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of Hu
American and British speakers say Hu in essentially the same way: /hu/ in the US and /huː/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOO.
What does Hu mean?
- A town in Egypt, located on the Nile, which in more ancient times was the capital of the seventh nome of Upper Egypt.
Words that rhyme with Hu
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Hu.
Words that sound like Hu
Questions about saying Hu
How do you pronounce Hu?
Say HOO. The American pronunciation is /hu/. In British English it is /huː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Hu?
Hu is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HOO.
Do Americans and Brits say Hu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hu/ and the British form is /huː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as Hu?
Hu sounds the same as who in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.