How to pronounce bromine
Say it like BROH-meen. Bromine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROH).
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US American/ˈbroʊmin/BROH-meen
UK British/ˈbrəʊmiːn/BROH-meen
- BROH
- meen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bromine 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.
- meenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bromine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BROH-meen.
What does bromine mean?
noun
- A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol Br) with an atomic number of 35; one of the halogens, it is a fuming red-brown liquid at room temperature.
- A bromine atom.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- br
Questions about saying bromine
How do you pronounce bromine?
Say BROH-meen. The American pronunciation is /ˈbroʊmin/. In British English it is /ˈbrəʊmiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bromine?
Bromine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROH). Broken into parts: BROH · meen.
Is bromine 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 /ˈbrəʊmiːn/ (BROH-meen).