How to pronounce hues
Say it like HYOOZ. Hues is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HYOOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hues pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of hues
American and British speakers say hues in essentially the same way: /hjuz/ in the US and /hjuːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HYOOZ.
What does hues mean?
- plural of hue How to pronounce hue
Words that rhyme with hues
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hues.
Questions about saying hues
How do you pronounce hues?
Say HYOOZ. The American pronunciation is /hjuz/. In British English it is /hjuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hues?
Hues is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HYOOZ.
Do Americans and Brits say hues the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hjuz/ and the British form is /hjuːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.