How to pronounce beresque
Say it like buh-RESK. Beresque has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RESK).
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- buh
- RESK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beresque 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.
- RESKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of beresque
American and British speakers say beresque in essentially the same way: /bəˈrɛsk/ in the US and /bəˈrɛsk/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-RESK.
What does beresque mean?
- Injuriously, maniacally, or furiously violent or out of control; berserk.
Where does beresque come from?
A jocular misspelling of berserk, used as a recurring joke in the 1970s Australian television series Number 96.
Words that rhyme with beresque
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of beresque.
Questions about saying beresque
How do you pronounce beresque?
Say buh-RESK. The American pronunciation is /bəˈrɛsk/. In British English it is /bəˈrɛsk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beresque?
Beresque has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RESK). Broken into parts: buh · RESK.
Do Americans and Brits say beresque the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈrɛsk/ and the British form is /bəˈrɛsk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.