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How do you spell Barbecue?

Correct spelling

barbecue

Remember the Taino origin: barb-a-COA became barbe-CUE, keeping the UE ending

Why is barbecue spelled this way?

Not barbeque, despite what many restaurant signs suggest. The word comes from Taino barbacoa, filtered through Spanish. The UE ending is the standard English form.

Common misspellings of barbecue

barbequebar-b-quebarbaquebarbecue

Example

The family gathered around the barbecue for their annual summer cookout.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell barbecue?+
The correct spelling is "barbecue". Remember the Taino origin: barb-a-COA became barbe-CUE, keeping the UE ending
Is it barbeque or barbecue?+
The correct spelling is "barbecue", not "barbeque".

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