How to pronounce fugit
Say it like FYOO-jit. Fugit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfjudʒɪt/FYOO-jit
UK British/ˈfjuːdʒɪt/FYOO-jit
- FYOO
- jit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fugit 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.
- jitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fugit
American and British speakers say fugit in essentially the same way: /ˈfjudʒɪt/ in the US and /ˈfjuːdʒɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYOO-jit.
What does fugit mean?
noun
- the optimal date to exercise an American option (or a Bermudan option)
Where does fugit come from?
From Latin fugit (literally “flees”).
Questions about saying fugit
How do you pronounce fugit?
Say FYOO-jit. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjudʒɪt/. In British English it is /ˈfjuːdʒɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fugit?
Fugit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO). Broken into parts: FYOO · jit.
Do Americans and Brits say fugit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfjudʒɪt/ and the British form is /ˈfjuːdʒɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.