How to pronounce barbecuing
Say it like BAR-bih-kyoo-ing. Barbecuing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- bih
- kyoo
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barbecuing 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.
- kyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of barbecuing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAH-bih-kyoo-ing.
What does barbecuing mean?
- present participle and gerund of barbecue How to pronounce barbecue
Questions about saying barbecuing
How do you pronounce barbecuing?
Say BAR-bih-kyoo-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrbɪˌkjuɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːbɪˌkjuːɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barbecuing?
Barbecuing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · bih · kyoo · ing.
Is barbecuing 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 /ˈbɑːbɪˌkjuːɪŋ/ (BAH-bih-kyoo-ing).