How to pronounce bruh
Say it like BRUH. Bruh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BRUH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bruh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRUHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of bruh
American and British speakers say bruh in essentially the same way: /brʌ/ in the US and /brʌ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRUH.
What does bruh mean?
- Alternative form of bro (“male comrade or friend”).
- Expressing amazement or shock.“You're moving to Greenland? Bruh!”
- Expressing a feeling that something is stupid, inappropriate, useless or even weird to say, think or do.“Person 1: I poured canola oil into my car engine! Person 2: Bruh.”
- Expressing disappointment.“Person 1: Your favorite show got canceled! Person 2: Bruh.”
Where does bruh come from?
This is a phonetic clipping: /ˈbɹʌðɚ/ → /bɹʌ/.
Words that rhyme with bruh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bruh.
Questions about saying bruh
How do you pronounce bruh?
Say BRUH. The American pronunciation is /brʌ/. In British English it is /brʌ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bruh?
Bruh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BRUH.
Do Americans and Brits say bruh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /brʌ/ and the British form is /brʌ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.