How to pronounce brochure
Say it like broh-SHOOR. Brochure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHOOR).
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- broh
- SHOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brochure 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.
- SHOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of brochure
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BROH-shuh.
What does brochure mean?
- A booklet of printed informational matter, like a pamphlet, often for promotional purposes.“Have a look in the Acme brochure for a new vacuum cleaner.”
Where does brochure come from?
1748, from French brochure (“stitched work”), from brocher (“to stitch”), from Old French brochier (“to pierce”), from broche (“awl”), from Vulgar Latin brocca, from Latin broccus (“pointy-toothed”).
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Words that rhyme with brochure
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Questions about saying brochure
How do you pronounce brochure?
Say broh-SHOOR. The American pronunciation is /broʊˈʃʊr/. In British English it is /ˈbrəʊʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brochure?
Brochure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHOOR). Broken into parts: broh · SHOOR.
Is brochure pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈbrəʊʃə/ (BROH-shuh).