How to pronounce brownies
Say it like BROW-neez. Brownies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROW).
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- BROW
- neez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brownies 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.
- neezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of brownies
American and British speakers say brownies in essentially the same way: /ˈbraʊniz/ in the US and /ˈbraʊniz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BROW-neez.
What does brownies mean?
- plural of brownie How to pronounce brownie
Questions about saying brownies
How do you pronounce brownies?
Say BROW-neez. The American pronunciation is /ˈbraʊniz/. In British English it is /ˈbraʊniz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brownies?
Brownies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROW). Broken into parts: BROW · neez.
Do Americans and Brits say brownies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbraʊniz/ and the British form is /ˈbraʊniz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.