How to pronounce bricole
Say it like brih-KOHL. Bricole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOHL).
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- brih
- KOHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bricole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- brihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bricole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: brih-KOHL.
What does bricole mean?
- A kind of traces with hooks and rings, used to drag maneuver guns where horses cannot be used.
- the rebound of a ball from a wall of the court; also, the side stroke or play by which the ball is driven against the wall
- A shot in which the cue ball is initially driven against the cushion before striking another ball.
Where does bricole come from?
From French bricole, from Late Latin briccola, bricola, of uncertain origin.
Words that rhyme with bricole
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Questions about saying bricole
How do you pronounce bricole?
Say brih-KOHL. The American pronunciation is /brɪˈkoʊl/. In British English it is /brɪˈkəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bricole?
Bricole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOHL). Broken into parts: brih · KOHL.
Is bricole pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /brɪˈkəʊl/ (brih-KOHL).