How to Pronounce Fugitives

To pronounce "fugitives", say FUG-it-iv-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

FUG-it-iv-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “fugitives”

"fugitives" has 4 syllables: fug-it-iv-es.

What does fugitives 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.

Synonyms

abscotchalaternomadrunawaywanderer

Related words

runawayshortfleetingmomentarymomentaneousaccuseddefectorsdefendants

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How many syllables are in "fugitives"?▾

"Fugitives" has 4 syllables: fug · it · iv · es.

What does "fugitives" mean?▾

Fugitives: 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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