How to pronounce brooder
Say it like BROO-der. Brooder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO).
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- BROO
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brooder 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.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of brooder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BROO-duh.
What does brooder mean?
- A person who broods.
- A heated box used for chicks or premature babies.
Where does brooder come from?
From brood + -er.
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Words that rhyme with brooder
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Questions about saying brooder
How do you pronounce brooder?
Say BROO-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrudɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbruːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brooder?
Brooder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO). Broken into parts: BROO · der.
Is brooder pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbruːdə/ (BROO-duh).