How to pronounce brewster
Say it like BROO-ster. Brewster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO).
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- BROO
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brewster 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.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of brewster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BROO-stuh.
What does brewster mean?
- A unit of stress optical coefficient which is equal to 10⁻¹² m²/N or 10⁻¹² Pa⁻¹. Symbol: B.
- A brewer (of either sex).
Where does brewster come from?
After David Brewster.
Words that rhyme with brewster
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brewster.
Questions about saying brewster
How do you pronounce brewster?
Say BROO-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrustɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbruːstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brewster?
Brewster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO). Broken into parts: BROO · ster.
Is brewster 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 /ˈbruːstə/ (BROO-stuh).