How to pronounce brochette
Say it like broh-SHET. Brochette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHET).
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- broh
- SHET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brochette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- brohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SHETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of brochette
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: broh-SHET.
What does brochette mean?
- A small skewer or spit on which small pieces of meat, fish or vegetables are roasted or broiled.
- Food cooked on such a device.
Where does brochette come from?
Borrowed from French brochette, diminutive of broche (“spit”).
Words that rhyme with brochette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brochette.
Questions about saying brochette
How do you pronounce brochette?
Say broh-SHET. The American pronunciation is /broʊˈʃɛt/. In British English it is /brəʊˈʃɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brochette?
Brochette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHET). Broken into parts: broh · SHET.
Is brochette 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 /brəʊˈʃɛt/ (broh-SHET).