How to pronounce broil
Say it like BROYL. Broil is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BROYL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Broil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BROYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of broil
American and British speakers say broil in essentially the same way: /brɔɪl/ in the US and /brɔɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BROYL.
What does broil mean?
- To expose to great heat.
- To be exposed to great heat.
- To cause a rowdy disturbance; embroil.
- Food prepared by broiling.
Words that rhyme with broil
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of broil.
Questions about saying broil
How do you pronounce broil?
Say BROYL. The American pronunciation is /brɔɪl/. In British English it is /brɔɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in broil?
Broil is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BROYL.
Do Americans and Brits say broil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /brɔɪl/ and the British form is /brɔɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.