"HLUAV" is a Hmong word that is typically pronounced as "hloo." The spelling of the word can be confusing for English speakers as it contains the consonant cluster "HL," which is not commonly used in English. In Hmong, however, this sound is represented by the character "ໝ" and is pronounced with a slight popping sound at the back of the throat. The vowels in "HLUAV" are pronounced with short sounds, with the "U" sound being similar to the vowel sound in "book."