How to pronounce flue
Say it like FLOO. Flue is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FLOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flue pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of flue
American and British speakers say flue in essentially the same way: /flu/ in the US and /fluː/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLOO.
What does flue mean?
- A pipe or duct that carries gaseous combustion products away from the point of combustion (such as a furnace).
- An enclosed passageway in which to direct a current of air or other gases along.
- In an organ flue pipe, the opening between the lower lip and the languet.
Where does flue come from?
From Middle English flue, flewe (“mouthpiece of a hunting horn”), of uncertain origin.
Words that rhyme with flue
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flue.
Words that sound like flue
Questions about saying flue
How do you pronounce flue?
Say FLOO. The American pronunciation is /flu/. In British English it is /fluː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flue?
Flue is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLOO.
Do Americans and Brits say flue the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /flu/ and the British form is /fluː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as flue?
Flue sounds the same as flu in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.