How to Pronounce Ague

To pronounce "ague", say AG-ue — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈeɪ.ɡju/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈeɪ.ɡju/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ague”

"ague" has 2 syllables: ag-ue.

What does ague mean?

noun

  1. An acute fever.
  2. An intermittent fever, attended by alternate cold and hot fits.

verb

  1. To strike with an ague, or with a cold fit.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ague"?▾

"Ague" has 2 syllables: ag · ue.

What is the IPA transcription of "ague"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ague" is /ˈeɪ.ɡju/.

What does "ague" mean?▾

Ague: An acute fever.

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