How to pronounce hui
Say it like HOO-ih. Hui has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce hui. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- HOO
- ih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hui 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hui
American and British speakers say hui in essentially the same way: /ˈhuɪ/ in the US and /ˈhuːɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOO-ih.
What does hui mean?
- A Māori social gathering or assembly.
- A meeting to discuss plans held by an organization, especially one that considers itself progressive.
Where does hui come from?
Borrowed from Māori hui.
Questions about saying hui
How do you pronounce hui?
Say HOO-ih. The American pronunciation is /ˈhuɪ/. In British English it is /ˈhuːɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hui?
Hui has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO). Broken into parts: HOO · ih.
Do Americans and Brits say hui the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhuɪ/ and the British form is /ˈhuːɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.