How to pronounce brogan
Say it like BROH-gun. Brogan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROH).
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- BROH
- gun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brogan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of brogan
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BROH-gun.
What does brogan mean?
- A heavy working shoe; a brogue.
Where does brogan come from?
An alteration of brogue.
Words that rhyme with brogan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brogan.
Questions about saying brogan
How do you pronounce brogan?
Say BROH-gun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbroʊɡən/. In British English it is /ˈbrəʊɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brogan?
Brogan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROH). Broken into parts: BROH · gun.
Is brogan 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 /ˈbrəʊɡən/ (BROH-gun).