How to pronounce brewer
Say it like BROO-er. Brewer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO).
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- BROO
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brewer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of brewer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BROO-uh.
What does brewer mean?
- someone who brews beer or ale from malt and hops and water
- the owner or manager of a brewery
Where does brewer come from?
From Middle English brewere, equivalent to brew + -er; cognate with Dutch brouwer, Swedish bryggare.
Words that rhyme with brewer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brewer.
Questions about saying brewer
How do you pronounce brewer?
Say BROO-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbruɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbruːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brewer?
Brewer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO). Broken into parts: BROO · er.
Is brewer 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 /ˈbruːə/ (BROO-uh).