How to pronounce communique
Say it like kuh-MYOO-nuh-kay. Communique has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO).
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- kuh
- MYOO
- nuh
- kay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Communique pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of communique
American and British speakers say communique in essentially the same way: /kəˈmjunəˌkeɪ/ in the US and /kəˈmjuːnəˌkeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-MYOO-nuh-kay.
Other ways to say communique
Communique also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- kuh-myoo-nuh-KAY /kəˌmjunəˈkeɪ/
What does communique mean?
- Alternative form of communiqué.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying communique
How do you pronounce communique?
Say kuh-MYOO-nuh-kay. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmjunəˌkeɪ/. In British English it is /kəˈmjuːnəˌkeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in communique?
Communique has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO). Broken into parts: kuh · MYOO · nuh · kay.
Do Americans and Brits say communique the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈmjunəˌkeɪ/ and the British form is /kəˈmjuːnəˌkeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.