How to pronounce brothels
Say it like BROTH-ulz. Brothels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROTH).
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US American/ˈbrɑθəlz/BROTH-ulz
UK British/ˈbrɒθəlz/BROTH-ulz
- BROTH
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brothels pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BROTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of brothels
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BROTH-ulz.
What does brothels mean?
noun
- plural of brothel
Questions about saying brothels
How do you pronounce brothels?
Say BROTH-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɑθəlz/. In British English it is /ˈbrɒθəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brothels?
Brothels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROTH). Broken into parts: BROTH · ulz.
Is brothels 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 /ˈbrɒθəlz/ (BROTH-ulz).