How to pronounce bbq
Say it like BEE-bee-kyoo. Bbq has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
- BEE
- bee
- kyoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bbq pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of bbq
American and British speakers say bbq in essentially the same way: /ˈbibiˌkju/ in the US and /ˈbiːbiˌkjuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEE-bee-kyoo.
Other ways to say bbq
Bbq also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- BAR-bih-kyoo /ˈbɑrbɪˌkju/
What does bbq mean?
- Alternative letter-case form of BBQ.
Questions about saying bbq
How do you pronounce bbq?
Say BEE-bee-kyoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈbibiˌkju/. In British English it is /ˈbiːbiˌkjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bbq?
Bbq has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · bee · kyoo.
Do Americans and Brits say bbq the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbibiˌkju/ and the British form is /ˈbiːbiˌkjuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.