How to pronounce Bremen
Say it like BREM-un. Bremen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BREM).
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- BREM
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bremen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BREMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Bremen
American and British speakers say Bremen in essentially the same way: /ˈbrɛmən/ in the US and /ˈbrɛmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: BREM-un.
What does Bremen mean?
- The capital city of the state of Bremen, in northwest Germany, on the Weser river.
- A state of Germany, composed of the cities of Bremen and Bremerhaven.
Where does Bremen come from?
Borrowed from German Bremen.
Words that rhyme with Bremen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Bremen.
Questions about saying Bremen
How do you pronounce Bremen?
Say BREM-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɛmən/. In British English it is /ˈbrɛmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bremen?
Bremen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BREM). Broken into parts: BREM · un.
Do Americans and Brits say Bremen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrɛmən/ and the British form is /ˈbrɛmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.