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How to pronounce bromance

Say it like BROH-mans. Bromance has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROH).

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US American/ˈbroʊmæns/BROH-mans
UK British/ˈbrəʊmæns/BROH-mans
  • BROH
  • mans
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Bromance pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. BROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
  2. mansKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.

American vs British pronunciation of bromance

  • The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".

British respelling: BROH-mans.

What does bromance mean?

noun
  1. A close but non-sexual relationship between two or more men.

Where does bromance come from?

Blend of bro + romance.

Questions about saying bromance

How do you pronounce bromance?

Say BROH-mans. The American pronunciation is /ˈbroʊmæns/. In British English it is /ˈbrəʊmæns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in bromance?

Bromance has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROH). Broken into parts: BROH · mans.

Is bromance 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 /ˈbrəʊmæns/ (BROH-mans).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).