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hughes
Definition:
(nou) English poet (born in 1930) (nou) United States writer (1902-1967) (nou) United States industrialist who was an aviator and a film producer; during the last years of his life he was a total recluse (1905-1976) (nou) United States jurist who served as chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1862-1948)
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Common mistakes of hughes pronunciation
- Misplacing the "h": Some learners might pronounce "Hughes" starting with a "y" sound, saying "Yughes". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation begins with the "h" sound, /hjuːz/ in both US and UK variants. Tip: Focus on articulating the "h" clearly.
- Ignoring the vowel sound: Many may overlook the "u" in "Hughes", pronouncing it as "Hugs" instead. This changes the meaning. The correct pronunciation includes the long "u" sound, /hjuːz/. Tip: Practice saying the vowel sound distinctly.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some might mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "Hug-ES". The correct stress is on the first syllable, pronounced as /ˈhjuːz/. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable when practicing.
- Confusing with similar names: Learners may confuse "Hughes" with "Hughes" (the verb) or "Hugh". While they sound similar, "Hughes" is pronounced /hjuːz/. Tip: Listen to audio examples to differentiate between the names.
- Overemphasizing the "s": Some may pronounce the "s" in "Hughes" too harshly, making it sound like "Hughes-s". The correct pronunciation ends smoothly with /hjuːz/. Tip: Practice softening the "s" to avoid overemphasis.