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