How to pronounce "segue"?

Good evening during a parent-teacher conference discussing my child's interest in public speaking, I stumbled over the pronunciation of "segue" while discussing smooth transitions. It seemed important to ask for clarity of its pronunciation from a teacher.

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2 months ago

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Lauren P - Tutor account

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Hi, there! The pronunciation of "segway" is /ˈsɛɡˌweɪ/ or [SEG-wey]. Let me break it down for you:

- The stressed syllable is indicated with capital letters: SEG-wey.
- The first syllable, "SEG," is pronounced as /sɛɡ/, with a short "e" sound as in "bed," followed by a hard "g" sound.

- The second syllable, "wey," is pronounced as /weɪ/ and the "w" pronounced as in "wet."

So, altogether, it's pronounced as "SEG-wey" or /ˈsɛɡˌweɪ/.

Here's a sample sentence: The speaker's smooth segue from one topic to another kept the audience engaged throughout the presentation.

I hope this explanation clarifies the pronunciation for you. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask! Thank you and hope this helps!