How many syllables in barbecue?

Syllables in barbecue

3

bar·be·cue

Barbecue has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say barbecue

Pronunciation/ˈbɑɹbɪˌkju/
3 syllables, BAR-be-cue · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say barbecue slowly and listen for each vowel sound: bar, be, cue. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with barbecue

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Questions

How many syllables are in barbecue?
Barbecue has three syllables.
How do you divide barbecue into syllables?
Barbecue divides as bar-be-cue.
Which syllable is stressed in barbecue?
The first syllable (BAR-be-cue).

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