How to pronounce barbequeing
Say it like BAR-bih-kyoo-ing. Barbequeing 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
Barbequeing 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 barbequeing
- 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 barbequeing mean?
- present participle and gerund of barbeque How to pronounce barbeque
Questions about saying barbequeing
How do you pronounce barbequeing?
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 barbequeing?
Barbequeing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · bih · kyoo · ing.
Is barbequeing 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).