How to Pronounce "bisque"
word
ˈbɪsk
BISK
bˈiːsk
BEE-sk
Definition
A thick, creamy soup made from seafood (like shrimp, crab, or lobster), or a pale, orange-pink color similar to the soup.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɪsk
British English
bˈiːsk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BISK
UK
BEE-sk
Listen in Context
We ordered shrimp bisque at the restaurant.
The bisque was thick and creamy.
She painted the vase a soft bisque color.
I’ve never tried lobster bisque—is it really as good as people say?