How to pronounce broiler
Say it like BROY-ler. Broiler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROY).
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- BROY
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Broiler pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BROYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of broiler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BROY-luh.
What does broiler mean?
- A person who broils, someone who cooks by broiling.
- A device used to broil food; part of an oven or a small stove; known as a grill in British English.
- A chicken raised for meat.
Where does broiler come from?
From broil + -er (agent noun suffix) or, for the chickens, + -er (patient suffix).
Words that rhyme with broiler
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of broiler.
Questions about saying broiler
How do you pronounce broiler?
Say BROY-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɔɪlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbrɔɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in broiler?
Broiler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROY). Broken into parts: BROY · ler.
Is broiler pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbrɔɪlə/ (BROY-luh).