How to pronounce bramble
Say it like BRAM-bul. Bramble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAM).
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- BRAM
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bramble pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bramble
American and British speakers say bramble in essentially the same way: /ˈbræmbəl/ in the US and /ˈbræmbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAM-bul.
What does bramble mean?
- Any of many closely related thorny plants in the genus Rubus including the blackberry and likely not including the raspberry proper.
- Any thorny shrub.
- A cocktail of gin, lemon juice, and blackberry liqueur.
- To pick or collect blackberries from brambles.
Where does bramble come from?
From Middle English brembel, from Old English bræmbel, from earlier brǣmel, brēmel, from dialectal Proto-West Germanic *brāmil, diminutive of *brām (English broom).
Words that rhyme with bramble
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bramble.
Questions about saying bramble
How do you pronounce bramble?
Say BRAM-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbræmbəl/. In British English it is /ˈbræmbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bramble?
Bramble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAM). Broken into parts: BRAM · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say bramble the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbræmbəl/ and the British form is /ˈbræmbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.