How to pronounce cuing
Say it like KYOO-ing. Cuing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO).
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- KYOO
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cuing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cuing
American and British speakers say cuing in essentially the same way: /ˈkjuɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkjuːɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYOO-ing.
What does cuing mean?
- Alternative spelling of cueing.
- Alternative form of cueing.
Words that rhyme with cuing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cuing.
Questions about saying cuing
How do you pronounce cuing?
Say KYOO-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjuɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkjuːɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cuing?
Cuing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO). Broken into parts: KYOO · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say cuing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkjuɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkjuːɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.