How to pronounce brewing
Say it like BROO-ing. Brewing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO).
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- BROO
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brewing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of brewing
American and British speakers say brewing in essentially the same way: /ˈbruɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbruːɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BROO-ing.
What does brewing mean?
- the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast
Where does brewing come from?
From Middle English brewynge; equivalent to brew + -ing.
Words that rhyme with brewing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brewing.
Questions about saying brewing
How do you pronounce brewing?
Say BROO-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbruɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbruːɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brewing?
Brewing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO). Broken into parts: BROO · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say brewing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbruɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbruːɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.