Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hughes

/hjuːz/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.08 in modern English

Syllables
hugh-es
IPA
/hjuːz/
13
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

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A Welsh and English surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name Hugh.

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How do you pronounce hughes?
The recorded pronunciation is /hjuːz/.
What does hughes mean?
A Welsh and English surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name Hugh.

How to pronounce hughes

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/hjuːz/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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