How to pronounce cue
Say it like KYOO. Cue is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KYOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cue pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of cue
American and British speakers say cue in essentially the same way: /kju/ in the US and /kjuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYOO.
What does cue mean?
- an actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech
- evidence that helps to solve a problem
- a stimulus that provides information about what to do
- assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned
Where does cue come from?
From Middle English cu (used for half a farthing, from q as an abbreviation for Latin quadrāns (“quarter of an as”)), from Latin cū, kū.
Words that rhyme with cue
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cue.
Words that sound like cue
Questions about saying cue
How do you pronounce cue?
Say KYOO. The American pronunciation is /kju/. In British English it is /kjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cue?
Cue is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KYOO.
Do Americans and Brits say cue the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kju/ and the British form is /kjuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as cue?
Cue sounds the same as queue in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.