How to pronounce bilboquet
Say it like bil-buh-KET. Bilboquet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KET).
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- bil
- buh
- KET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bilboquet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of bilboquet
American and British speakers say bilboquet in essentially the same way: /ˌbɪlbəˈkɛt/ in the US and /ˌbɪlbəˈkɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: bil-buh-KET.
What does bilboquet mean?
- A traditional children's toy consisting of a wooden cup with a handle, and a ball attached to the cup by a string.
- The game in which the player attempts to catch the ball in the cup of such a toy.
Where does bilboquet come from?
Borrowed from French bilboquet.
Words that rhyme with bilboquet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bilboquet.
Questions about saying bilboquet
How do you pronounce bilboquet?
Say bil-buh-KET. The American pronunciation is /ˌbɪlbəˈkɛt/. In British English it is /ˌbɪlbəˈkɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bilboquet?
Bilboquet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KET). Broken into parts: bil · buh · KET.
Do Americans and Brits say bilboquet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌbɪlbəˈkɛt/ and the British form is /ˌbɪlbəˈkɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.