How to pronounce brougham
Say it like BROO-gum. Brougham has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce brougham. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BROO
- gum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brougham 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.
- gumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of brougham
American and British speakers say brougham in essentially the same way: /ˈbruɡəm/ in the US and /ˈbruːɡəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: BROO-gum.
What does brougham mean?
- An automobile, a sedan without a roof over the driver's seat.
Where does brougham come from?
Named after British statesman Lord Brougham (1778–1868), who either invented or popularized the vehicle.
Questions about saying brougham
How do you pronounce brougham?
Say BROO-gum. The American pronunciation is /ˈbruɡəm/. In British English it is /ˈbruːɡəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brougham?
Brougham has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO). Broken into parts: BROO · gum.
Do Americans and Brits say brougham the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbruɡəm/ and the British form is /ˈbruːɡəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.