How do you pronounce "albuquerque"?

In American English: /ˈælbəkɝki/ (ALB-uhk-urk-ee). In British English: /ˈælbəkˌɜːki/ (ALB-uhk-ɜk-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈælbəkɝki/ (ALB-uhk-urk-ee). In Australian English: /ˈalbəkˌɜːki/ (ALB-uhk-ɜk).

Is "albuquerque" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈælbəkɝki/ (ALB-uhk-urk-ee), while in British English it's /ˈælbəkˌɜːki/ (ALB-uhk-ɜk-ee).

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albuquerque

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/ˈælbəkɝki/

ALB-uhk-urk-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ælbal·əkbu·ɝkque·irque

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Last updated: 2026-02-12