How to pronounce brinicle
Say it like BRY-nih-kul. Brinicle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRY).
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- BRY
- nih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brinicle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of brinicle
American and British speakers say brinicle in essentially the same way: /ˈbraɪnɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈbraɪnɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRY-nih-kul.
What does brinicle mean?
- A formation of frozen brine, occurring beneath sea ice and analogous to a stalactite.
Where does brinicle come from?
Blend of brine + icicle, though given that icicle is a pleonastic compound of ice + ickle, brinicle could be surface-analyzed as brine + ickle.
Questions about saying brinicle
How do you pronounce brinicle?
Say BRY-nih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbraɪnɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈbraɪnɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brinicle?
Brinicle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRY). Broken into parts: BRY · nih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say brinicle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbraɪnɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈbraɪnɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.