How to pronounce banquette
Say it like bang-KET. Banquette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KET).
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- bang
- KET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Banquette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bangKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- KETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of banquette
American and British speakers say banquette in essentially the same way: /bæŋˈkɛt/ in the US and /bæŋˈkɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: bang-KET.
What does banquette mean?
- A narrow area behind a defensive wall's parapet elevated above its terreplein and used by defenders to shoot at attackers.
- A bench built into a wall, especially (military) one built into a wall of a defensive trench, used for sitting and for shooting at attackers.
- An upholstered bench, e.g., along a wall of a restaurant or lounge area.
Where does banquette come from?
Borrowed from French banquette, the diminutive form of banc; by surface analysis, bank + -ette.
Words that rhyme with banquette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of banquette.
Questions about saying banquette
How do you pronounce banquette?
Say bang-KET. The American pronunciation is /bæŋˈkɛt/. In British English it is /bæŋˈkɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in banquette?
Banquette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KET). Broken into parts: bang · KET.
Do Americans and Brits say banquette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bæŋˈkɛt/ and the British form is /bæŋˈkɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.