How to pronounce broadcast
Say it like BRAWD-kast. Broadcast has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAWD).
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- BRAWD
- kast
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Broadcast pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kastGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of broadcast
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: BRAWD-kahst.
What does broadcast mean?
- message that is transmitted by radio or television
- a radio or television show“did you see his program last night?”
- broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television“We cannot air this X-rated song”
- sow over a wide area, especially by hand“broadcast seeds”
- cause to become widely known“spread information”“circulate a rumor”
Where does broadcast come from?
From broad + cast. First attested in the mid 18th century, in the agricultural use of spreading seeds.
Words that rhyme with broadcast
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Questions about saying broadcast
How do you pronounce broadcast?
Say BRAWD-kast. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɔdˌkæst/. In British English it is /ˈbrɔːdˌkɑːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in broadcast?
Broadcast has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAWD). Broken into parts: BRAWD · kast.
Is broadcast pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈbrɔːdˌkɑːst/ (BRAWD-kahst).