How to pronounce baroque
Say it like buh-ROHK. Baroque has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROHK).
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- buh
- ROHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baroque pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of baroque
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: buh-ROHK.
What does baroque mean?
- Ornate, intricate, decorated, laden with detail.
- Complex and beautiful, despite an outward irregularity.
- Chiseled from stone, or shaped from wood, in a garish, crooked, twisted, or slanted sort of way, grotesque.
- An ornate, detailed style.
Where does baroque come from?
Via French baroque (which originally meant a pearl of irregular shape), from Portuguese barroco (“irregular pearl”); related to Spanish barrueco and Italian barocco, of uncertain ultimate origin, but possibly from Latin verrūca (“wart”).
Words that rhyme with baroque
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Questions about saying baroque
How do you pronounce baroque?
Say buh-ROHK. The American pronunciation is /bəˈroʊk/. In British English it is /bəˈrəʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baroque?
Baroque has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROHK). Broken into parts: buh · ROHK.
Is baroque pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /bəˈrəʊk/ (buh-ROHK).