How to pronounce brooded
Say it like BROO-did. Brooded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO).
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- BROO
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brooded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of brooded
American and British speakers say brooded in essentially the same way: /ˈbrudɪd/ in the US and /ˈbruːdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BROO-did.
What does brooded mean?
Words that rhyme with brooded
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Questions about saying brooded
How do you pronounce brooded?
Say BROO-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrudɪd/. In British English it is /ˈbruːdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brooded?
Brooded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO). Broken into parts: BROO · did.
Do Americans and Brits say brooded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrudɪd/ and the British form is /ˈbruːdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.