How to pronounce broast
Say it like BROHST. Broast is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BROHST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Broast pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BROHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of broast
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BROHST.
What does broast mean?
- To fry (chicken or other food) in oil under pressure.
- A meal cooked in this manner.
Where does broast come from?
Blend of broil + roast, originally a trademark (broaster and broasted) established in the 1950s by the American inventor of the process, L.
Words that rhyme with broast
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of broast.
Questions about saying broast
How do you pronounce broast?
Say BROHST. The American pronunciation is /broʊst/. In British English it is /brəʊst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in broast?
Broast is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BROHST.
Is broast 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 /brəʊst/ (BROHST).