How to Pronounce Flue

To pronounce "flue", say FLUE — one syllable, IPA /fluː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/fluː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “flue”

"flue" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: flew, flu — easy to mix up when writing.

What does flue mean?

noun

  1. A pipe or duct that carries gaseous combustion products away from the point of combustion (such as a furnace).
  2. An enclosed passageway in which to direct air or other gaseous current along.

Words that rhyme with flue

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flue"?▾

"Flue" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "flue"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flue" is /fluː/.

What does "flue" mean?▾

Flue: A pipe or duct that carries gaseous combustion products away from the point of combustion (such as a furnace).

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