How to pronounce brominous
Say it like BROH-mih-nus. Brominous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROH).
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- BROH
- mih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brominous 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.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of brominous
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BROH-mih-nus.
What does brominous mean?
- Containing or involving bromine.
Where does brominous come from?
From bromine + -ous.
Questions about saying brominous
How do you pronounce brominous?
Say BROH-mih-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈbroʊmɪnəs/. In British English it is /ˈbrəʊmɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brominous?
Brominous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROH). Broken into parts: BROH · mih · nus.
Is brominous 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 /ˈbrəʊmɪnəs/ (BROH-mih-nus).