To pronounce "picaresque", say PIC-ar-esq-ue — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PIC-ar-esq-ue
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"picaresque" has 4 syllables: pic-ar-esq-ue.
"Picaresque" has 4 syllables: pic · ar · esq · ue.
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