How to Pronounce Fugitive

To pronounce "fugitive", say FUG-it-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈfjuːd͡ʒɪtɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈfjuːd͡ʒɪtɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fugitive”

"fugitive" has 4 syllables: fug-it-iv-e.

What does fugitive mean?

noun

  1. A person who flees or escapes and travels secretly from place to place, and sometimes using disguises and aliases to conceal his/her identity, as to avoid law authorities in order to avoid an arrest or prosecution; or to avoid some other unwanted situation.

adjective

  1. Fleeing or running away
  2. Transient, fleeting or ephemeral

Synonyms

abscotchalaternomadrunawaywanderer

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Related words

runawayshortfleetingmomentarymomentaneousabscondingescapedescapee

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fugitive"?▾

"Fugitive" has 4 syllables: fug · it · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "fugitive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fugitive" is /ˈfjuːd͡ʒɪtɪv/.

What does "fugitive" mean?▾

Fugitive: A person who flees or escapes and travels secretly from place to place, and sometimes using disguises and aliases to conceal his/her identity, as to avoid law authorities in order to avoid an arrest or prosecution; or to avoid some other unwanted situation.

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