How to pronounce brioche
Say it like bree-ASH. Brioche has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ASH).
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- bree
- ASH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brioche pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- breeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of brioche
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: BREE-osh.
What does brioche mean?
- A type of light sweet pastry or bun of French origin.
- A knitted cushion for the feet.
Where does brioche come from?
Borrowed from French brioche.
Words that rhyme with brioche
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brioche.
Questions about saying brioche
How do you pronounce brioche?
Say bree-ASH. The American pronunciation is /briˈæʃ/. In British English it is /ˈbriːɒʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brioche?
Brioche has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ASH). Broken into parts: bree · ASH.
Is brioche pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈbriːɒʃ/ (BREE-osh).