How to pronounce Albuquerque
Say it like AL-buh-ker-kee. Albuquerque has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- buh
- ker
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Albuquerque pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Albuquerque
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AL-buh-kur-kee.
What does Albuquerque mean?
- the largest city in New Mexico; located in central New Mexico on the Rio Grande river
Questions about saying Albuquerque
How do you pronounce Albuquerque?
Say AL-buh-ker-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈælbəkɚki/. In British English it is /ˈælbəˌkɜːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Albuquerque?
Albuquerque has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · buh · ker · kee.
Is Albuquerque pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈælbəˌkɜːki/ (AL-buh-kur-kee).