How to pronounce quebec
quebec
/kwəˈbek/
2 syllables, stress on the second
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qu is pronounced /kw/: a k followed by rounded lips.
Quebec, sound by sound
| /k/as in cat | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
| /w/as in water | Round the lips as for “oo”, then open them at once. The teeth do not touch the lips. |
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /b/as in bed | A voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word. |
| /e/as in bed | A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open. |
| /k/as in cat | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
More words with the /w/ sound
- worcestershire/ˈwʊstərʃər/
- february/ˈfebjəweri/
- ubiquitous/juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/
- francois/frɑːnˈswɑː/
- bourgeois/bʊrʒˈwɑː/
- water/ˈwɔːtər/
- juan/wɑːn/
- uruguay/ˈjɜːəgweɪ/
- joaquin/wɑːˈkiːn/
- volkswagen/ˈvəʊlkswægən/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce quebec?
Quebec is pronounced /kwəˈbek/ in American English.
How many syllables are in quebec?
Quebec has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in quebec?
The second syllable: /kwəˈbek/.
Is there a silent or unusual letter in quebec?
qu is pronounced /kw/: a k followed by rounded lips.