How to pronounce brainstorming
Say it like BRAYN-stor-ming. Brainstorming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAYN).
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- BRAYN
- stor
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brainstorming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- storGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of brainstorming
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BRAYN-staw-ming.
What does brainstorming mean?
- A method of problem solving in which members of a group contribute ideas spontaneously.
- present participle and gerund of brainstorm How to pronounce brainstorm
Where does brainstorming come from?
From brainstorm + -ing.
Questions about saying brainstorming
How do you pronounce brainstorming?
Say BRAYN-stor-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪnˌstɔrmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪnˌstɔːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brainstorming?
Brainstorming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAYN). Broken into parts: BRAYN · stor · ming.
Is brainstorming pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbreɪnˌstɔːmɪŋ/ (BRAYN-staw-ming).