How to pronounce briquette
Say it like brih-KET. Briquette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KET).
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- brih
- KET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Briquette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- brihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of briquette
American and British speakers say briquette in essentially the same way: /brɪˈkɛt/ in the US and /brɪˈkɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: brih-KET.
What does briquette mean?
- A small brick, typically made of charcoal and used for fuel.
- A block of artificial stone in the form of a brick, used for paving.
- A molded sample of solidified cement or mortar for use as a test piece for showing the strength of the material.
- To form (coal, etc.) into small bricks.
Where does briquette come from?
From French briquette, from brique (“brick”) + -ette (diminutive suffix).
Words that rhyme with briquette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of briquette.
Questions about saying briquette
How do you pronounce briquette?
Say brih-KET. The American pronunciation is /brɪˈkɛt/. In British English it is /brɪˈkɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in briquette?
Briquette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KET). Broken into parts: brih · KET.
Do Americans and Brits say briquette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /brɪˈkɛt/ and the British form is /brɪˈkɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.