How to pronounce bezique
Say it like buh-ZEEK. Bezique has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEEK).
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- buh
- ZEEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bezique 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.
- ZEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bezique
American and British speakers say bezique in essentially the same way: /bəˈzik/ in the US and /bəˈziːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-ZEEK.
What does bezique mean?
- A trick-taking card game for two players.
- The act of taking certain cards in this game: the queen of spades and jack of diamonds, or (if either of those suits is trumps) the queen of clubs and jack of hearts.
Where does bezique come from?
Borrowed from French bésigue, of unknown origin.
Words that rhyme with bezique
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bezique.
Questions about saying bezique
How do you pronounce bezique?
Say buh-ZEEK. The American pronunciation is /bəˈzik/. In British English it is /bəˈziːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bezique?
Bezique has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEEK). Broken into parts: buh · ZEEK.
Do Americans and Brits say bezique the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈzik/ and the British form is /bəˈziːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.