To pronounce "barbeque", say BARB-eq-ue — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
barbeque
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BARB-eq-ue
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"barbeque" has 3 syllables: barb-eq-ue. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: barbecue — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Barbeque" has 3 syllables: barb · eq · ue.
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