How to pronounce barbeques
Say it like BAR-bih-kyooz. Barbeques 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
Barbeques 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 barbeques
- 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 barbeques mean?
- plural of barbeque How to pronounce barbeque
Questions about saying barbeques
How do you pronounce barbeques?
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 barbeques?
Barbeques has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · bih · kyooz.
Is barbeques 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).