How to pronounce brontide
Say it like BRON-tyde. Brontide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRON).
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US American/ˈbrɑntaɪd/BRON-tyde
UK British/ˈbrɒntaɪd/BRON-tyde
- BRON
- tyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brontide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of brontide
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BRON-tyde.
What does brontide mean?
noun
- A sound like that of distant thunder, some of which may have seismic origins.
Questions about saying brontide
How do you pronounce brontide?
Say BRON-tyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɑntaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈbrɒntaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brontide?
Brontide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRON). Broken into parts: BRON · tyde.
Is brontide pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbrɒntaɪd/ (BRON-tyde).