How to Pronounce Bouquet

To pronounce "bouquet", say bouq-UET — 2 syllables, IPA /buˈkeɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/buˈkeɪ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/buːkˈeɪ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “bouquet”

Break "bouquet" into 2 beats and lean on "UET" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.

What does bouquet mean?

noun

  1. A bunch of cut flowers.

    “For my birthday I received two bouquets.”

  2. The scent of a particular wine.

    “This Bordeaux has an interesting bouquet.”

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Words that rhyme with bouquet

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bouquet"?▾

"Bouquet" has 2 syllables: bouq · uet.

What is the IPA transcription of "bouquet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bouquet" is /buˈkeɪ/.

What does "bouquet" mean?▾

Bouquet: A bunch of cut flowers.

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