How to pronounce arquebus
Say it like AR-kwih-bus. Arquebus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- kwih
- bus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arquebus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kwihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- busKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of arquebus
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-kwih-bus.
What does arquebus mean?
- Alternative form of harquebus (“an obsolete matchlock firearm”).
- To shoot with an arquebus.
Questions about saying arquebus
How do you pronounce arquebus?
Say AR-kwih-bus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrkwɪbəs/. In British English it is /ˈɑːkwɪbəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arquebus?
Arquebus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · kwih · bus.
Is arquebus 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 /ˈɑːkwɪbəs/ (AH-kwih-bus).