Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hua

/hˈuə/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.24 in modern English

Syllables
hua
IPA
/hˈuə/
6
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
2
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

abbreviation of the phrase Upoko kōhua, a highly offensive term, shortened to ‘hua

name

A surname.

name

A county of Anyang, Henan, China.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Word Breakdown

  • Root: ^花, 華, 滑

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Questions

How do you pronounce hua?
The recorded pronunciation is /hˈuə/.
What does hua mean?
Alternative form of hooer.
Where does hua come from?
Variant of hooer. Sometimes erroneously thought to be borrowed from Maori.

How to pronounce hua

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “hua”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/hˈuə/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “hua” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.