How to pronounce bruin
Say it like BROO-in. Bruin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO).
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- BROO
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bruin 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.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bruin
American and British speakers say bruin in essentially the same way: /ˈbruɪn/ in the US and /ˈbruːɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: BROO-in.
What does bruin mean?
- A folk name for a bear, especially the brown bear, Ursus arctos.
Where does bruin come from?
From Middle Dutch bruun (“brown”) via William Caxton's 1485 translation of a Dutch version of the legend of Reynard the Fox.
Questions about saying bruin
How do you pronounce bruin?
Say BROO-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈbruɪn/. In British English it is /ˈbruːɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bruin?
Bruin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO). Broken into parts: BROO · in.
Do Americans and Brits say bruin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbruɪn/ and the British form is /ˈbruːɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.