How to pronounce brubru
Say it like BROO-broo. Brubru has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO).
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- BROO
- broo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brubru pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- brooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of brubru
American and British speakers say brubru in essentially the same way: /ˈbrubru/ in the US and /ˈbruːbruː/ in the UK.
British respelling: BROO-broo.
What does brubru mean?
- Also more fully as brubru shrike: a bird in the bushshrike family found in sub-Saharan Africa (Nilaus afer).
Where does brubru come from?
Borrowed from French brubru, ultimately imitative of the call of the male of the species.
Questions about saying brubru
How do you pronounce brubru?
Say BROO-broo. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrubru/. In British English it is /ˈbruːbruː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brubru?
Brubru has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO). Broken into parts: BROO · broo.
Do Americans and Brits say brubru the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrubru/ and the British form is /ˈbruːbruː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.