How to pronounce Bronx
Say it like BRONGKS. Bronx is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/brɑŋks/BRONGKS
UK British/brɒŋks/BRONGKS
- BRONGKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bronx pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRONGKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Bronx
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BRONGKS.
What does Bronx mean?
proper noun
- A river downstate in New York State; in full, Bronx River.
Questions about saying Bronx
How do you pronounce Bronx?
Say BRONGKS. The American pronunciation is /brɑŋks/. In British English it is /brɒŋks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bronx?
Bronx is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BRONGKS.
Is Bronx 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 /brɒŋks/ (BRONGKS).