How to pronounce browbeat
Say it like BROW-beet. Browbeat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROW).
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- BROW
- beet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Browbeat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BROWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- beetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of browbeat
American and British speakers say browbeat in essentially the same way: /ˈbraʊbit/ in the US and /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BROW-beet.
What does browbeat mean?
- To bully in an intimidating, bossy, or supercilious way.“Though the teacher browbeat all the children, they still acted out during the lesson.”
Where does browbeat come from?
From brow + beat.
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Questions about saying browbeat
How do you pronounce browbeat?
Say BROW-beet. The American pronunciation is /ˈbraʊbit/. In British English it is /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in browbeat?
Browbeat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROW). Broken into parts: BROW · beet.
Do Americans and Brits say browbeat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbraʊbit/ and the British form is /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.