How to pronounce ribauldequin
Say it like rih-BOH-dih-kin. Ribauldequin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH).
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- rih
- BOH
- dih
- kin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ribauldequin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ribauldequin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: rih-BOH-dih-kin.
What does ribauldequin mean?
- An engine of war used in the Middle Ages, consisting of a protected elevated staging on wheels, and armed in front with pikes. After the 14th century it was furnished with small cannon.
- A huge bow fixed on the wall of a fortified town for casting javelins.
- Synonym of organ gun.
Where does ribauldequin come from?
From French ribaudequin.
Questions about saying ribauldequin
How do you pronounce ribauldequin?
Say rih-BOH-dih-kin. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈboʊdɪkɪn/. In British English it is /rɪˈbəʊdɪkɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ribauldequin?
Ribauldequin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH). Broken into parts: rih · BOH · dih · kin.
Is ribauldequin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /rɪˈbəʊdɪkɪn/ (rih-BOH-dih-kin).