word
Baroque
buh-ROKE
/bəˈroʊk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
baroque
Dictionary meaning
An ornate and extravagant 17th–18th century style in art, architecture, and music.
History and origin
Portuguese/French
Common mispronunciations
BAR-okebuh-ROCK
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