How to pronounce broomstick
Say it like BROOM-stik. Broomstick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROOM).
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- BROOM
- stik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Broomstick pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BROOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- stikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of broomstick
American and British speakers say broomstick in essentially the same way: /ˈbrumˌstɪk/ in the US and /ˈbruːmˌstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: BROOM-stik.
What does broomstick mean?
- The handle of a broom (sweeping tool); (sometimes) the entire broom.
- A broom imbued with magic, enabling one to fly astride the handle.
- A control stick of an airplane or other vehicle.
- To fly on a broomstick, as witches are said to.
Where does broomstick come from?
From broom + stick.
Questions about saying broomstick
How do you pronounce broomstick?
Say BROOM-stik. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrumˌstɪk/. In British English it is /ˈbruːmˌstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in broomstick?
Broomstick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROOM). Broken into parts: BROOM · stik.
Do Americans and Brits say broomstick the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrumˌstɪk/ and the British form is /ˈbruːmˌstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.