Pronunciation guide

How to pronounce segue

SEG-way - two syllables, said exactly like the 'Segway' scooter

US/ˈsɛɡweɪ/

ɡweɪ

UK/ˈsɛɡweɪ/

ɡweɪ

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Common mistake

It is 'SEG-way', not 'seeg' or 'seg-YOO'.

What “segue” means

An instance of segueing, a transition.

To move smoothly from one state or subject to another.

In a sentence

  • This transition is a perfect segue between sections in the talk.
  • The film uses a graceful segue to shift from action to reflection.

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