What is the correct pronunciation of Hughes?

The correct pronunciation of Hughes is hyooːz (IPA: hjuːz).

Hughes

Q: Is Hughes a English name?

Yes, Hughes is a English name meaning "Hughes means "heart," "mind," or "spirit." It is often used as a surname and, less commonly, as a given name.".

/hyooːz/

English Male

Meaning & Origin

Hughes is a English name meaning "Hughes means "heart," "mind," or "spirit." It is often used as a surname and, less commonly, as a given name.". It originates from BE, Canada, CM, CO, Algeria. Hughes is of Germanic origin, derived from the personal name Hugh, ultimately from the Germanic element *hug-, meaning "heart," "mind," or "spirit."

Quick Facts

Language English

Gender Male

Phonetic hyooːz

IPA hjuːz

Pronunciation Tip

Say it as hyooːz. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

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