How to pronounce barbequed
Say it like BAR-bih-kyood. Barbequed 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
Barbequed 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 barbequed
- 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 barbequed mean?
- Alternative spelling of barbecued.
- Alternative spelling of barbecued simple past and past participle of barbeque
Words that rhyme with barbequed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of barbequed.
Questions about saying barbequed
How do you pronounce barbequed?
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 barbequed?
Barbequed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · bih · kyood.
Is barbequed 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).