English pronunciation · Words Starting with F
Flue Pronunciation
Flue is pronounced FLOO, IPA /ˈflu/.
FLOO
US /ˈflu/ · UK /ˈfluː/
Syllables: FLOO (1 syllable)
noun: The pipe or channel that carries smoke out of a fire or a boiler.
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Flue in a Sentence
- The flue was blocked with soot.
- A liner was fitted inside the old flue.
- Check the flue before you light the stove.
Common Mispronunciations of Flue
Not FLOO-ee
One beat. The ue pair is a single long oo.
Not FLYOO
No y glide comes in after the l, so it is floo rather than flyoo.
Tip: Flue, flu and flew are three words with one sound.
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