How to pronounce Quebec
Say it like kwuh-BEK. Quebec has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEK).
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- kwuh
- BEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quebec pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kwuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of Quebec
American and British speakers say Quebec in essentially the same way: /kwəˈbɛk/ in the US and /kwɪˈbɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: kwih-BEK.
What does Quebec mean?
- the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River
- the largest province of Canada; a French colony from 1663 to 1759 when it was lost to the British
Words that rhyme with Quebec
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Quebec.
Questions about saying Quebec
How do you pronounce Quebec?
Say kwuh-BEK. The American pronunciation is /kwəˈbɛk/. In British English it is /kwɪˈbɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Quebec?
Quebec has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEK). Broken into parts: kwuh · BEK.
Do Americans and Brits say Quebec the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kwəˈbɛk/ and the British form is /kwɪˈbɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.