How to pronounce barbecues
Say it like BAR-bih-kyooz. Barbecues has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- bih
- kyooz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barbecues 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.
- kyoozGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of barbecues
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAH-bih-kyooz.
What does barbecues mean?
- plural of barbecue How to pronounce barbecue
- third-person singular simple present indicative of barbecue How to pronounce barbecue
Questions about saying barbecues
How do you pronounce barbecues?
Say BAR-bih-kyooz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrbɪˌkjuz/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːbɪˌkjuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barbecues?
Barbecues has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · bih · kyooz.
Is barbecues 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 /ˈbɑːbɪˌkjuːz/ (BAH-bih-kyooz).