How do you pronounce "fugue"?

In American English: /ˈfjuːg/ (FYOOG). In British English: /fjˈuːg/ (FY). In Canadian English: /ˈfjuːg/ (FYOOG). In Australian English: /fjˈuːɡ/ (FY).

Is "fugue" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfjuːg/ (FYOOG), while in British English it's /fjˈuːg/ (FY).

How to Pronounce "fugue"

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fugue

/ˈfjuːg/

FYOOG

Syllable Breakdown

fjuːgfugue

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