English pronunciation · Words Starting with H

Hue Pronunciation

Hue is pronounced HYOO, IPA /ˈhju/.

HYOO

US /ˈhju/

Syllables: HYOO (1 syllable)

noun: A colour, or the particular shade of a colour.

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Hue in a Sentence

  • The walls were painted a warm hue of grey.
  • At dusk the whole valley takes on a blue hue.
  • Adjust the hue slider until the skin tones look natural.

Common Mispronunciations of Hue

Not YOO

There is a clear h at the start, made by pushing air out before the y glide. Dropping it leaves the pronoun you.

Not HOO

The y glide is part of the word. Without it you get who, which is spelled with the same three letters rearranged.

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