How to pronounce lehua
Say it like luh-HOO-uh. Lehua has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HOO).
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- luh
- HOO
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lehua pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lehua
American and British speakers say lehua in essentially the same way: /ləˈhuə/ in the US and /ləˈhuːə/ in the UK.
British respelling: luh-HOO-uh.
What does lehua mean?
- The flower or wood of a Polynesian tree (Metrosideros collina); the tree itself.
Where does lehua come from?
From Hawaiian lehua.
Questions about saying lehua
How do you pronounce lehua?
Say luh-HOO-uh. The American pronunciation is /ləˈhuə/. In British English it is /ləˈhuːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lehua?
Lehua has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HOO). Broken into parts: luh · HOO · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say lehua the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ləˈhuə/ and the British form is /ləˈhuːə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.