How to pronounce barbecued
Say it like BAR-bih-kyood. Barbecued has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- bih
- kyood
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barbecued pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kyoodGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of barbecued
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAH-bih-kyood.
What does barbecued mean?
- Cooked on a barbecue.
- simple past and past participle of barbecue How to pronounce barbecue
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Questions about saying barbecued
How do you pronounce barbecued?
Say BAR-bih-kyood. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrbɪˌkjud/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːbɪˌkjuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barbecued?
Barbecued has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · bih · kyood.
Is barbecued 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 /ˈbɑːbɪˌkjuːd/ (BAH-bih-kyood).