How to pronounce bro
Say it like BROH. Bro is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BROH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BROH.
What does bro mean?
- Brother (a male sibling).“My mom took my lil' bro to soccer practice now and she wanted me to pick him up.”
- Brother (a comrade or friend; one who shares one’s ideals).“Bro, you good? You've been lookin' kinda out of it lately.”
- Brother, my man, good sir; a friendly term of address for typically men.“don't tase me, bro”
Where does bro come from?
Spelling pronunciation and clipping of brother.
Words that rhyme with bro
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bro.
Questions about saying bro
How do you pronounce bro?
Say BROH. The American pronunciation is /broʊ/. In British English it is /brəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bro?
Bro is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BROH.
Is bro 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 /brəʊ/ (BROH).