How to pronounce breme
Say it like BREEM. Breme is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BREEM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Breme pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BREEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of breme
American and British speakers say breme in essentially the same way: /brim/ in the US and /briːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: BREEM.
What does breme mean?
- Of the sea, wind, etc.: fierce; raging; stormy, tempestuous.
Where does breme come from?
From Middle English brem, breme, from Old English brēme (“famous, glorious, noble”), from Proto-West Germanic *brōmi, from Proto-Germanic *brōmiz (“famous”).
Words that rhyme with breme
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of breme.
Words that sound like breme
Questions about saying breme
How do you pronounce breme?
Say BREEM. The American pronunciation is /brim/. In British English it is /briːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in breme?
Breme is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BREEM.
Do Americans and Brits say breme the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /brim/ and the British form is /briːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as breme?
Breme sounds the same as bream in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.