How to pronounce bisque
Say it like BISK. Bisque is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BISK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bisque pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BISKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bisque
American and British speakers say bisque in essentially the same way: /bɪsk/ in the US and /bɪsk/ in the UK.
British respelling: BISK.
What does bisque mean?
- A thick creamy soup made from fish, shellfish, meat or vegetables.“lobster bisque”
- A pale pinkish brown color.
- A form of unglazed earthenware; biscuit.
- Of a pale pinkish brown color.
- To prepare ceramics in the bisque style.
Where does bisque come from?
Borrowed from French bisque, possibly from Biscaye.
Words that rhyme with bisque
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bisque.
Questions about saying bisque
How do you pronounce bisque?
Say BISK. The American pronunciation is /bɪsk/. In British English it is /bɪsk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bisque?
Bisque is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BISK.
Do Americans and Brits say bisque the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪsk/ and the British form is /bɪsk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.