How to Pronounce "picturesque"
word
ˈpɪktʃɝəsk
pik-CHUR-esk
pˌɪktʃəɹˈɛsk
pik-chuh-RESK
Definition
Very beautiful or charming, like a picture, especially used to describe scenes or places.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɪktʃɝəsk
British English
pˌɪktʃəɹˈɛsk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pik-CHUR-esk
UK
pik-chuh-RESK
Listen in Context
The picturesque lake is surrounded by mountains.
They visited a picturesque little village on their trip.
The park near my house is very picturesque in the spring.
This café has a picturesque view of the city skyline.