How to pronounce broker
Say it like BROH-ker. Broker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROH).
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- BROH
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Broker 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.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of broker
- 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-kuh.
What does broker mean?
- a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
- act as a broker
Where does broker come from?
From broke + -er.
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Questions about saying broker
How do you pronounce broker?
Say BROH-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈbroʊkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbrəʊkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in broker?
Broker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROH). Broken into parts: BROH · ker.
Is broker 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 /ˈbrəʊkə/ (BROH-kuh).