How to pronounce fugitives
Say it like FYOO-jih-tivz. Fugitives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO).
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- FYOO
- jih
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fugitives 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.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fugitives
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FYOO-jih-tivz.
What does fugitives mean?
- plural of fugitive How to pronounce fugitive
- third-person singular simple present indicative of fugitive How to pronounce fugitive
Questions about saying fugitives
How do you pronounce fugitives?
Say FYOO-jih-tivz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjudʒɪtɪvz/. In British English it is /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fugitives?
Fugitives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO). Broken into parts: FYOO · jih · tivz.
Is fugitives 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 /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/ (FYOO-jih-tivz).