Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

deque

/dɛk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.25 in modern English

Syllables
deque
IPA
/dɛk/
15
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A linear data structure in which elements may be appended to or removed from either end.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Shortened from double-ended queue.

Inflected Forms

deques (plural) dequeue (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

list stack queue

Homonyms

deck dek

Rhymes With

check tech neck deck tech neck main deck sec heck quebec wreck trek czech

Questions

How do you pronounce deque?
The recorded pronunciation is /dɛk/.
What does deque mean?
A linear data structure in which elements may be appended to or removed from either end.
Where does deque come from?
Shortened from double-ended queue.

How to pronounce deque

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/dɛk/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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