How to pronounce browbeaten
Say it like BROW-bee-tun. Browbeaten has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROW).
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- BROW
- bee
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Browbeaten 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.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of browbeaten
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BROW-bee-tun.
What does browbeaten mean?
Where does browbeaten come from?
From brow + beaten.
Questions about saying browbeaten
How do you pronounce browbeaten?
Say BROW-bee-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbraʊbitən/. In British English it is /ˈbraʊˌbiːtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in browbeaten?
Browbeaten has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROW). Broken into parts: BROW · bee · tun.
Is browbeaten pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈbraʊˌbiːtən/ (BROW-bee-tun).