How to pronounce risque
Say it like ris-KAY. Risque has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- ris
- KAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Risque pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- risGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of risque
American and British speakers say risque in essentially the same way: /ˌrɪˈskeɪ/ in the US and /ˌrɪˈskeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ris-KAY.
What does risque mean?
- Alternative form of risqué.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with risque
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of risque.
Questions about saying risque
How do you pronounce risque?
Say ris-KAY. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɪˈskeɪ/. In British English it is /ˌrɪˈskeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in risque?
Risque has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: ris · KAY.
Do Americans and Brits say risque the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɪˈskeɪ/ and the British form is /ˌrɪˈskeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.