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Pronounced by Kimberly


Syllables

The word 'cue' has one syllable.
ˈkju


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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Cue'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Cue' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#2: /k/
TongueThe back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate, cutting off the air. The tongue pulls away and the air flows.
LipsThe lips position to adjust the sound that comes next.
AirAir passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#3: /j/
TongueThe mid and front part of the tongue raises and presses against the roof of the mouth. The tip of the tongue comes down and touches behind the bottom front teeth.
AirThe throat compresses the airflow.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /u/
TongueThe back part of the tongue stretches up towards the soft palate. The front part of the tongue remains down, touching, or behind, the bottom front teeth.
LipsThe lips relax while forming a rounded shape.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'cue'

The jazz band took a bow, but the drummer wasn't finished yet...cue the solo!

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Cues keep causing comical calamities Cue cards constantly cause chaotic confusions Curse the clumsy crew who can't control the cues!

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roʊˈmæntɪk lʌv əˈlaʊz ju tu ˈfoʊkəs ˈmeɪtɪŋ ˈɛnərʤi əˈtæʧmənt səˈsteɪnz ðæt riˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp æz lɔŋ æz ˈnɛsəˌsɛri tu reɪz jʊər ˈbeɪbi




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