How to pronounce brouhaha
Say it like BROO-hah-hah. Brouhaha has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO).
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- BROO
- hah
- hah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brouhaha 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.
- hahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- hahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of brouhaha
American and British speakers say brouhaha in essentially the same way: /ˈbruˌhɑˌhɑ/ in the US and /ˈbruːhɑːhɑː/ in the UK.
British respelling: BROO-hah-hah.
What does brouhaha mean?
- A stir; a fuss or uproar.“It caused quite a brouhaha when the school suspended one of its top students for refusing to adhere to the dress code.”
Where does brouhaha come from?
Borrowed from French brouhaha, though its earlier origin is disputed.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying brouhaha
How do you pronounce brouhaha?
Say BROO-hah-hah. The American pronunciation is /ˈbruˌhɑˌhɑ/. In British English it is /ˈbruːhɑːhɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brouhaha?
Brouhaha has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO). Broken into parts: BROO · hah · hah.
Do Americans and Brits say brouhaha the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbruˌhɑˌhɑ/ and the British form is /ˈbruːhɑːhɑː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.