How to pronounce brocciu
Say it like BROCH-oo. Brocciu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROCH).
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- BROCH
- oo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brocciu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BROCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of brocciu
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BROCH-oo.
What does brocciu mean?
- A Corsican cheese produced from ewe's milk, containing no lactose.
Where does brocciu come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Corsican brocciu, of pre-Roman origin.
Questions about saying brocciu
How do you pronounce brocciu?
Say BROCH-oo. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɑtʃu/. In British English it is /ˈbrɒtʃuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brocciu?
Brocciu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROCH). Broken into parts: BROCH · oo.
Is brocciu pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbrɒtʃuː/ (BROCH-oo).