How to pronounce huia
Say it like HOO-yuh. Huia has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO).
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- HOO
- yuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Huia 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.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of huia
American and British speakers say huia in essentially the same way: /ˈhujə/ in the US and /ˈhuːjə/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOO-yuh.
What does huia mean?
- A wattlebird (†Heteralocha acutirostris), endemic to New Zealand's North Island but extinct since the early twentieth century.
Where does huia come from?
Borrowed from Māori huia.
Words that rhyme with huia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of huia.
Questions about saying huia
How do you pronounce huia?
Say HOO-yuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhujə/. In British English it is /ˈhuːjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in huia?
Huia has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO). Broken into parts: HOO · yuh.
Do Americans and Brits say huia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhujə/ and the British form is /ˈhuːjə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.