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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