How to pronounce brothers
Say it like BRUHTH-erz. Brothers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRUHTH).
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- BRUHTH
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brothers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRUHTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of brothers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BRUHTH-uz.
What does brothers mean?
- plural of brother How to pronounce brother
- third-person singular simple present indicative of brother How to pronounce brother
Words that sound like brothers
- brother's
Questions about saying brothers
How do you pronounce brothers?
Say BRUHTH-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrʌðɚz/. In British English it is /ˈbrʌðəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brothers?
Brothers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRUHTH). Broken into parts: BRUHTH · erz.
Is brothers 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 /ˈbrʌðəz/ (BRUHTH-uz).
What words sound the same as brothers?
Brothers sounds the same as brother's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.