How to pronounce gue
Say it like GHYOO. Gue is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GHYOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gue pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of gue
American and British speakers say gue in essentially the same way: /ɡju/ in the US and /ɡjuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHYOO.
What does gue mean?
- A kind of fiddle or violin played on the Shetland Islands.
Where does gue come from?
Uncertain, perhaps from Old Norse gígja.
Words that rhyme with gue
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gue.
Questions about saying gue
How do you pronounce gue?
Say GHYOO. The American pronunciation is /ɡju/. In British English it is /ɡjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gue?
Gue is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GHYOO.
Do Americans and Brits say gue the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡju/ and the British form is /ɡjuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.