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Igbo word

uhie

In Igbo, uhie means red. See how it is said, syllable by syllable, and read it in real sentences.

What uhie means

uhie Market and movement
redUse it for red. It also names the red camwood worn at ceremonies.

How to say it

Say it as ú-híé. Keep hie as one syllable: h, then the ie glide.

Igbo is tonal, so pitch can change a word’s meaning. The marks above show this reading.

uhie in a sentence

  • ite uhiea red pot
  • Ọ dị uhie.It is red.
  • Mkpụrụ akwụ na-acha uhie.The palm fruit is turning red.