To pronounce "segue", say SEG-way — one syllable, IPA /ˈsɛɡ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
segue
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/ˈsɛɡ/
🇺🇸 IPA (US)
/sˈɛɡweɪ/
🇬🇧 IPA (UK)
"segue" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with bootleg and peg, if that helps it stick.
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noun
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To pronounce "segue", say SEG-way — one syllable, IPA /ˈsɛɡ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
"Segue" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "segue" is /ˈsɛɡ/.
Segue: To move smoothly from one state or subject to another.
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