How to pronounce fuga
Say it like FYOO-guh. Fuga has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO).
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- FYOO
- guh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fuga pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fuga
American and British speakers say fuga in essentially the same way: /ˈfjuɡə/ in the US and /ˈfjuːɡə/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYOO-guh.
What does fuga mean?
- A fugue.
Where does fuga come from?
From Italian fuga. Doublet of fugue.
Words that rhyme with fuga
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fuga.
Questions about saying fuga
How do you pronounce fuga?
Say FYOO-guh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjuɡə/. In British English it is /ˈfjuːɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fuga?
Fuga has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO). Broken into parts: FYOO · guh.
Do Americans and Brits say fuga the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfjuɡə/ and the British form is /ˈfjuːɡə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.