How to pronounce brewery
Say it like BROO-uh-ree. Brewery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO).
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- BROO
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brewery 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of brewery
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: BROOR-ree.
What does brewery mean?
- a plant where beer is brewed by fermentation
Where does brewery come from?
From Dutch brouwerij (“brewery”), equivalent to brew + -ery.
Questions about saying brewery
How do you pronounce brewery?
Say BROO-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈbruəri/. In British English it is /ˈbrʊəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brewery?
Brewery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO). Broken into parts: BROO · uh · ree.
Is brewery pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈbrʊəri/ (BROOR-ree).