How to pronounce ques
Say it like KYOOZ. Ques is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KYOOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ques pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of ques
American and British speakers say ques in essentially the same way: /kjuz/ in the US and /kjuːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYOOZ.
Other ways to say ques
Ques also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- KWES /kwɛs/
What does ques mean?
- plural of que How to pronounce que
Words that rhyme with ques
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ques.
Questions about saying ques
How do you pronounce ques?
Say KYOOZ. The American pronunciation is /kjuz/. In British English it is /kjuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ques?
Ques is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KYOOZ.
Do Americans and Brits say ques the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kjuz/ and the British form is /kjuːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.