How to Pronounce Fugue

To pronounce "fugue", say FUG-ue — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfjuːɡ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈfjuːɡ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fugue”

"fugue" has 2 syllables: fug-ue. It rhymes with droog and puig, if that helps it stick.

What does fugue mean?

noun

  1. A contrapuntal piece of music wherein a particular melody is played in a number of voices, each voice introduced in turn by playing the melody.
  2. Anything in literature, poetry, film, painting, etc., that resembles a fugue in structure or in its elaborate complexity and formality.

verb

  1. To improvise, in singing, by introducing vocal ornamentation to fill gaps etc.

Words that rhyme with fugue

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

droogpuigmueggehoogbughflueggemoogpflugrueggskoog

Related words

harmonyflightescapefugafugatofughettacontrapunctusfaburden

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fugue"?▾

"Fugue" has 2 syllables: fug · ue.

What is the IPA transcription of "fugue"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fugue" is /ˈfjuːɡ/.

What does "fugue" mean?▾

Fugue: A contrapuntal piece of music wherein a particular melody is played in a number of voices, each voice introduced in turn by playing the melody.

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