How to pronounce broth
Say it like BRAWTH. Broth is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BRAWTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Broth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAWTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of broth
American and British speakers say broth in essentially the same way: /brɔθ/ in the US and /brɒθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BROTH.
What does broth mean?
- Water in which food (meat, vegetable, etc.) has been boiled.
- A soup made from broth and other ingredients such as vegetables, herbs or diced meat.
Where does broth come from?
From Middle English broth, from Old English broþ (“broth”), from Proto-West Germanic *broþ (“broth”), from Proto-Germanic *bruþą (“broth”), from Proto-Indo-European *bʰrewh₁- (“to seethe, roil, brew”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with broth
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Questions about saying broth
How do you pronounce broth?
Say BRAWTH. The American pronunciation is /brɔθ/. In British English it is /brɒθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in broth?
Broth is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BRAWTH.
Do Americans and Brits say broth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /brɔθ/ and the British form is /brɒθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.