How to pronounce brownfield
Say it like BROWN-feeld. Brownfield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROWN).
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- BROWN
- feeld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brownfield pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BROWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- feeldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of brownfield
American and British speakers say brownfield in essentially the same way: /ˈbraʊnˌfild/ in the US and /ˈbraʊnˌfiːld/ in the UK.
British respelling: BROWN-feeld.
What does brownfield mean?
- A site, to be used for housing or commerce, that has been previously used for industry and may be contaminated or need extensive clearing.
- Being a development that has to integrate with legacy systems.“a brownfield project”
Where does brownfield come from?
From brown + field.
Questions about saying brownfield
How do you pronounce brownfield?
Say BROWN-feeld. The American pronunciation is /ˈbraʊnˌfild/. In British English it is /ˈbraʊnˌfiːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brownfield?
Brownfield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROWN). Broken into parts: BROWN · feeld.
Do Americans and Brits say brownfield the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbraʊnˌfild/ and the British form is /ˈbraʊnˌfiːld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.