How to pronounce flues
Say it like FLOOZ. Flues is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FLOOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flues pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of flues
American and British speakers say flues in essentially the same way: /fluz/ in the US and /fluːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLOOZ.
What does flues mean?
- plural of flue How to pronounce flue
Words that rhyme with flues
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flues.
Questions about saying flues
How do you pronounce flues?
Say FLOOZ. The American pronunciation is /fluz/. In British English it is /fluːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flues?
Flues is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLOOZ.
Do Americans and Brits say flues the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fluz/ and the British form is /fluːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.