How to pronounce broadacre
Say it like BRAW-day-ker. Broadacre has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAW).
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- BRAW
- day
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Broadacre pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of broadacre
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BRAW-day-kuh.
What does broadacre mean?
- Of or pertaining to, or suitable for large-scale farming.
Where does broadacre come from?
From broad + acre.
Questions about saying broadacre
How do you pronounce broadacre?
Say BRAW-day-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɔdeɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbrɔːdeɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in broadacre?
Broadacre has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAW). Broken into parts: BRAW · day · ker.
Is broadacre pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbrɔːdeɪkə/ (BRAW-day-kuh).