How to pronounce brokerage
Say it like BROH-kuh-rij. Brokerage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROH).
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- BROH
- kuh
- rij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brokerage 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of brokerage
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BROH-kuh-rij.
What does brokerage mean?
- A business, firm, or company whose business is to act as a broker (e.g., stockbroker).
- The occupation of being a broker.
- The commission paid to a broker.
Where does brokerage come from?
From broker + -age.
Questions about saying brokerage
How do you pronounce brokerage?
Say BROH-kuh-rij. The American pronunciation is /ˈbroʊkərɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈbrəʊkərɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brokerage?
Brokerage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROH). Broken into parts: BROH · kuh · rij.
Is brokerage 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 /ˈbrəʊkərɪdʒ/ (BROH-kuh-rij).