How to Pronounce Banquette

To pronounce "banquette", say BANQ-uett-e — 3 syllables, IPA /baŋˈkɛt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/baŋˈkɛt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “banquette”

"banquette" has 3 syllables: banq-uett-e. It rhymes with blanquette, if that helps it stick.

What does banquette mean?

noun

  1. A narrow area behind a defensive wall's parapet elevated above its terreplein and used by defenders to shoot at attackers.
  2. A bench built into a wall, especially one built into a wall of a defensive trench, used for sitting and for shooting at attackers.

Words that rhyme with banquette

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blanquette

Related words

terrepleinbarbettebastionbenchparapetfirebayparadosbunker

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "banquette"?▾

"Banquette" has 3 syllables: banq · uett · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "banquette"?▾

The IPA transcription of "banquette" is /baŋˈkɛt/.

What does "banquette" mean?▾

Banquette: A narrow area behind a defensive wall's parapet elevated above its terreplein and used by defenders to shoot at attackers.

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