How to Pronounce Fugues

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfjuɡz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fugues”

"fugues" has 2 syllables: fug-ues.

What does fugues 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.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fugues"?▾

"Fugues" has 2 syllables: fug · ues.

What is the IPA transcription of "fugues"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fugues" is /ˈfjuɡz/.

What does "fugues" mean?▾

Fugues: 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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