How to pronounce statuesque
Say it like stach-oo-ESK. Statuesque has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ESK).
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- stach
- oo
- ESK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Statuesque pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- stachGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ESKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of statuesque
American and British speakers say statuesque in essentially the same way: /ˌstætʃuˈɛsk/ in the US and /stætjʊˈɛsk/ in the UK.
British respelling: sta-tyuu-ESK.
What does statuesque mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of a statue.
- Immobile; motionless.
- Elegantly tall, graceful, and attractive.“Christy Turlington is a statuesque supermodel famous for her fashion ads.”
Where does statuesque come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French statuesque.
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Words that rhyme with statuesque
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Questions about saying statuesque
How do you pronounce statuesque?
Say stach-oo-ESK. The American pronunciation is /ˌstætʃuˈɛsk/. In British English it is /stætjʊˈɛsk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in statuesque?
Statuesque has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ESK). Broken into parts: stach · oo · ESK.
Do Americans and Brits say statuesque the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌstætʃuˈɛsk/ and the British form is /stætjʊˈɛsk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.