How to pronounce fugitive
Say it like FYOO-juh-tiv. Fugitive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO).
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- FYOO
- juh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fugitive 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.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fugitive
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FYOO-juh-tiv.
What does fugitive mean?
- someone who flees from an uncongenial situation“fugitives from the sweatshops”
- someone who is sought by law officers; someone trying to elude justice
- lasting for a markedly brief time“a fleeting glance”“fugitive hours”
Where does fugitive come from?
From Middle English fugitive, fugityve, fugityf, fugitife, fugytif, fugitif, from Latin fugitīvus, from fugitō, from fugiō.
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Questions about saying fugitive
How do you pronounce fugitive?
Say FYOO-juh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjudʒətɪv/. In British English it is /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fugitive?
Fugitive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO). Broken into parts: FYOO · juh · tiv.
Is fugitive pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/ (FYOO-juh-tiv).