How to pronounce broke
Say it like BROHK. Broke is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BROHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Broke pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BROHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of broke
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BROHK.
What does broke mean?
- lacking funds“`skint' is a British slang term”
Where does broke come from?
Ablauted form of break.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with broke
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Questions about saying broke
How do you pronounce broke?
Say BROHK. The American pronunciation is /broʊk/. In British English it is /brəʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in broke?
Broke is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BROHK.
Is broke 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 /brəʊk/ (BROHK).