How to pronounce broch
Say it like BROK. Broch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BROK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Broch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BROKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of broch
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BROK.
What does broch mean?
- A type of Iron Age stone tower with hollow double-layered walls found on Orkney, Shetland, in the Hebrides and parts of the Scottish mainland.
Where does broch come from?
From Scots broch, from Old Norse borg, from Proto-Germanic *burgz.
Words that rhyme with broch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of broch.
Questions about saying broch
How do you pronounce broch?
Say BROK. The American pronunciation is /brɑk/. In British English it is /brɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in broch?
Broch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BROK.
Is broch 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 /brɒk/ (BROK).