How to pronounce broadcloth
Say it like BRAWD-klawth. Broadcloth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAWD).
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- BRAWD
- klawth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Broadcloth 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.
- klawthGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of broadcloth
American and British speakers say broadcloth in essentially the same way: /ˈbrɔdˌklɔθ/ in the US and /ˈbrɔːdˌklɒθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAWD-kloth.
What does broadcloth mean?
- A dense, plain woven cloth, usually made of cotton or a cotton blend.
Where does broadcloth come from?
From broad + cloth.
Questions about saying broadcloth
How do you pronounce broadcloth?
Say BRAWD-klawth. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɔdˌklɔθ/. In British English it is /ˈbrɔːdˌklɒθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in broadcloth?
Broadcloth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAWD). Broken into parts: BRAWD · klawth.
Do Americans and Brits say broadcloth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrɔdˌklɔθ/ and the British form is /ˈbrɔːdˌklɒθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.