How to pronounce Dubuque
Say it like duh-BYOOK. Dubuque has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYOOK).
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- duh
- BYOOK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dubuque pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BYOOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of Dubuque
American and British speakers say Dubuque in essentially the same way: /dəˈbjuk/ in the US and /dəˈbjuːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-BYOOK.
What does Dubuque mean?
- a town in eastern Iowa on the Mississippi River
Words that rhyme with Dubuque
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Dubuque.
Questions about saying Dubuque
How do you pronounce Dubuque?
Say duh-BYOOK. The American pronunciation is /dəˈbjuk/. In British English it is /dəˈbjuːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Dubuque?
Dubuque has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYOOK). Broken into parts: duh · BYOOK.
Do Americans and Brits say Dubuque the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈbjuk/ and the British form is /dəˈbjuːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.