To pronounce "dequeue", say DEQ-ueue — 2 syllables, IPA /diːˈkjuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/diːˈkjuː/
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"dequeue" has 2 syllables: deq-ueue.
noun
“This algorithm is difficult to implement with a standard queue, but with a deque it's easy.”
"Dequeue" has 2 syllables: deq · ueue.
The IPA transcription of "dequeue" is /diːˈkjuː/.
Dequeue: A linear data structure in which elements may be appended to or removed from either end.
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