The pronunciation of “鸠壑” is “jiū hè”. In English, “jiū” can be pronounced as “joo” with a long “o” sound. “Hè” can be pronounced as “huh” with a guttural “h” sound. When pronounced together, it sounds like “joo huh”. These characters might be a bit difficult to pronounce for those unfamiliar with Chinese pronunciation. However, with practice and listening to native speakers, one can improve their pronunciation of such words. ????