How to Pronounce Statuesque

To pronounce "statuesque", say STAT-uesq-ue — 3 syllables, IPA /statjʊˈɛsk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/statjʊˈɛsk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “statuesque”

"statuesque" has 3 syllables: stat-uesq-ue. It rhymes with grotesque and burlesque, if that helps it stick.

What does statuesque mean?

adjective

  1. Resembling or characteristic of a statue.
  2. (of a woman) Elegantly tall, graceful, and attractive.

    “Christy Turlington is a statuesque supermodel famous for her fashion ads.”

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Words that rhyme with statuesque

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grotesqueburlesquedeskromanesqueesqueautodeskbeskegeskejeskekafkaesque

Related words

tallshapelystatelyjunoesquestatuelikesculpturelikemonumentlikesculpturesque

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "statuesque"?▾

"Statuesque" has 3 syllables: stat · uesq · ue.

What is the IPA transcription of "statuesque"?▾

The IPA transcription of "statuesque" is /statjʊˈɛsk/.

What does "statuesque" mean?▾

Statuesque: Resembling or characteristic of a statue.

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