English pronunciation · Words Starting with H
Hui Pronunciation
Hui is pronounced HOO-i, IPA /ˈhuɪ/.
HOO-i
US /ˈhuɪ/
Syllables: HOO · i (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A meeting or gathering, a word used in New Zealand English and borrowed from Maori.
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Hui in a Sentence
- The hui was held at the marae over two days.
- They called a hui to settle the question of the land.
- Every hui begins with formal speeches of welcome.
Common Mispronunciations of Hui
Not HWEE
Separate the two vowels, hoo and then a short i, instead of gliding through them as a single beat.
Not HY
The u carries the first vowel, so the word opens on hoo and never rhymes with high.
Tip: Speakers of Maori give the ending a longer ee, and that reading is common in New Zealand too.
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