If you’re saying “Hue” like the color in “blue” or “pew,” stop right now. That’s what you’d say if you were talking about a paint swatch or a medieval king. Hue (the city) is not that.
The real pronunciation? It’s something like “HWEH”—but with a little extra flavor. Imagine you’re about to let out a dramatic sigh. Now say “hweh” with a falling tone, like you just remembered you left the stove on.
Okay, that’s still not perfect. But it’s so much closer than “Hue-y” or “Hoo-eh.” Trust me.