How to pronounce brickbat
Say it like BRIK-bat. Brickbat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIK).
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- BRIK
- bat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brickbat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- batGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of brickbat
American and British speakers say brickbat in essentially the same way: /ˈbrɪkˌbæt/ in the US and /ˈbrɪkbæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRIK-bat.
What does brickbat mean?
- A piece of brick, rock, etc., especially when used as a weapon (for example, thrown or placed in a sock or other receptacle and used as a club).
- A piece of (sharp) criticism or a (highly) uncomplimentary remark.
- To attack (someone or something) by swinging or throwing brickbats (noun sense 1).
- To assail (someone or something) with (sharp) criticism.
Where does brickbat come from?
The noun is derived from brick + bat (“a bit, piece; specifically, part of a brick with one whole end”).
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Questions about saying brickbat
How do you pronounce brickbat?
Say BRIK-bat. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɪkˌbæt/. In British English it is /ˈbrɪkbæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brickbat?
Brickbat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIK). Broken into parts: BRIK · bat.
Do Americans and Brits say brickbat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrɪkˌbæt/ and the British form is /ˈbrɪkbæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.