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Baroque
buh-ROKE
/bəˈroʊk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
baroque
Dictionary meaning
A highly ornate and extravagant style in art, architecture, and music from the 17th–18th century.
Common mispronunciations
BAR-okebuh-ROCK
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