What queue means
A line of people, tasks, or items waiting for service or action.
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How to pronounce queue
Learn how to pronounce queue in English with clear US and UK audio, simple phonetic spelling, IPA, syllables, stress, and pronunciation tips.
1. Audio
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2. Simple phonetic spelling
kyoo
3. IPA transcription
/kjuː/
4. Syllables
queue
5. Stress
kyoo
6. Native-language tips
kyoo
- Only the first letter is pronounced.
How to say queue in American English
Use the simple guide "kyoo" and compare it with US IPA /kjuː/.
What makes this word difficult
The written ueue is silent after the initial q sound. The word is one syllable, so there is no weaker syllable to reduce. Queue has five letters but only one spoken syllable.
Mouth and tongue position
Start with /k/, glide through /j/, then hold the long /uː/ vowel.
Common pronunciation mistakes
- Trying to pronounce every vowel letter.
- Adding a second syllable after the long /uː/.
Natural example sentences
- Please wait in the queue until your number is called.
- The support team keeps urgent tickets at the front of the queue.
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Tips for language learners
japanese speakers
- Do not add an extra vowel after /k/; queue is one smooth syllable.
FAQ
What is the IPA for queue?
A common IPA transcription is /kjuː/. PronounceText can show US and UK variants when they differ.
Where is the stress in queue?
The stress guide is kyoo.