How to pronounce brisket
Say it like BRIS-kut. Brisket has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIS).
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- BRIS
- kut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brisket pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of brisket
American and British speakers say brisket in essentially the same way: /ˈbrɪskət/ in the US and /ˈbrɪskət/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRIS-kut.
What does brisket mean?
- The chest of an animal.
- A cut of meat taken from the chest, especially from the section under the first five ribs.
- A smoked meat dish made from cow brisket, popular in Texas.
Where does brisket come from?
From Middle English brusket, probably from Old Danish bryske (“cartilage, gristle”), from Old Norse brjósk, from Proto-Germanic *briuskiz (compare German Brausche (“knot on the head”)).
Words that rhyme with brisket
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brisket.
Questions about saying brisket
How do you pronounce brisket?
Say BRIS-kut. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɪskət/. In British English it is /ˈbrɪskət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brisket?
Brisket has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIS). Broken into parts: BRIS · kut.
Do Americans and Brits say brisket the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrɪskət/ and the British form is /ˈbrɪskət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.