How to pronounce huh
Say it like HUH. Huh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HUH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Huh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of huh
American and British speakers say huh in essentially the same way: /hʌ/ in the US and /hʌ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUH.
What does huh mean?
- Used to express doubt or confusion.“Huh? Where did they go?”
- Used to express amusement or subtle surprise.“Huh! I'm sure I locked it when I left.”
- Used to reinforce a question.“Where were you last night? Huh?”
Where does huh come from?
Attested from circa 1600.
Words that rhyme with huh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of huh.
Questions about saying huh
How do you pronounce huh?
Say HUH. The American pronunciation is /hʌ/. In British English it is /hʌ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in huh?
Huh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HUH.
Do Americans and Brits say huh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hʌ/ and the British form is /hʌ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.