How to pronounce deque
Say it like DEK. Deque is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deque pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of deque
American and British speakers say deque in essentially the same way: /dɛk/ in the US and /dɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEK.
What does deque mean?
- A linear data structure in which elements may be appended to or removed from either end.“This algorithm is difficult to implement with a standard queue, but with a deque it's easy.”
Where does deque come from?
Shortened from double-ended queue.
Words that rhyme with deque
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deque.
Words that sound like deque
Questions about saying deque
How do you pronounce deque?
Say DEK. The American pronunciation is /dɛk/. In British English it is /dɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deque?
Deque is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DEK.
Do Americans and Brits say deque the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛk/ and the British form is /dɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as deque?
Deque sounds the same as dec, deck in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.