fugue

How to Split "fugue" into Syllables

The word fugue is divided into 2 syllables: fu·gue. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• fu — 1st syllable
• gue — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of fugue:

• IPA: /ˈfyɡ/

📖 Definitions

1. Anything in literature, poetry, film, painting, etc., that resembles a fugue in structure or in its elaborate complexity and formality.
2. fugue (third-person singular simple present fugues, present participle fuguing, simple past and past participle fugued)

📚 Word Origin & History

Borrowed from French fugue, from Italian fuga (“flight, ardor”), from Latin fuga (“act of fleeing”), from fugiō (“to flee”); compare Ancient Greek φυγή (phugḗ). Apparently from the metaphor that the first part starts alone on its course, and is pursued by later parts. Doublet of fuga. Ca. 1600, borrowed in the musical sense from Italian fuga, itself a borrowing from Latin fuga. Doublet of fougue (from the inherited Italian cognate). The sense “flight” (18th c.) may be a ...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down fugue into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare fugue with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
fugue	2	fu·gue
faze	2	fa-ze
fuze	2	fu-ze
fishcake	2	fishca-ke
fess	1	fess

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to fugue:

fug, fugal, fuggy, Fugger, fugitive.