How to pronounce brownish
Say it like BROW-nish. Brownish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROW).
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- BROW
- nish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brownish 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.
- nishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of brownish
American and British speakers say brownish in essentially the same way: /ˈbraʊnɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈbraʊnɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BROW-nish.
What does brownish mean?
- Of a color which resembles brown; somewhat brown.
Where does brownish come from?
From brown + -ish.
Questions about saying brownish
How do you pronounce brownish?
Say BROW-nish. The American pronunciation is /ˈbraʊnɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈbraʊnɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brownish?
Brownish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROW). Broken into parts: BROW · nish.
Do Americans and Brits say brownish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbraʊnɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈbraʊnɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.