How to pronounce dequeue
Say it like DEK. Dequeue is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dequeue 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 dequeue
American and British speakers say dequeue in essentially the same way: /dɛk/ in the US and /dɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEK.
What does dequeue mean?
- Alternative spelling of deque.
- To remove an item from a queue.
Where does dequeue come from?
Short for double-ended queue.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with dequeue
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Words that sound like dequeue
Questions about saying dequeue
How do you pronounce dequeue?
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 dequeue?
Dequeue is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DEK.
Do Americans and Brits say dequeue 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 dequeue?
Dequeue sounds the same as dec, deck in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.