How to Pronounce Hue

To pronounce "hue", say HUE — one syllable, IPA /hjʉː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/hjʉː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hue”

"hue" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: hewe, whew, hew, hugh — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hue mean?

noun

  1. A color, or shade of color; tint; dye.
  2. The characteristic related to the light frequency that appears in the color, for instance red, yellow, green, cyan, blue or magenta.

    “In digital arts, HSV color uses hue together with saturation and value.”

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Words that rhyme with hue

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

tingechromaticityimbuecoloringtintcolorpaintstain

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hue"?▾

"Hue" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hue"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hue" is /hjʉː/.

What does "hue" mean?▾

Hue: A color, or shade of color; tint; dye.

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