How to pronounce brownie
Say it like BROW-nee. Brownie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROW).
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- BROW
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brownie 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of brownie
American and British speakers say brownie in essentially the same way: /ˈbraʊni/ in the US and /ˈbraʊni/ in the UK.
British respelling: BROW-nee.
What does brownie mean?
- A small square piece of rich cake, usually made with chocolate.“Order for the brownie was placed but it took half an hour to prepare it.”
- A sweet bread with brown sugar and currants.
- A mythical creature, a helpful elf who would secretly do people's housework for them.
Where does brownie come from?
From brown + -ie (diminutive suffix).
Words that rhyme with brownie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brownie.
Questions about saying brownie
How do you pronounce brownie?
Say BROW-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbraʊni/. In British English it is /ˈbraʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brownie?
Brownie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROW). Broken into parts: BROW · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say brownie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbraʊni/ and the British form is /ˈbraʊni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.