Pronunciation guide
How to pronounce segue
SEG-way - two syllables, said exactly like the 'Segway' scooter
US/ˈsɛɡweɪ/
sɛɡweɪ
UK/ˈsɛɡweɪ/
sɛɡweɪ
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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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