How to pronounce bruiser
Say it like BROO-zer. Bruiser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO).
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- BROO
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bruiser 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.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bruiser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BROO-zuh.
What does bruiser mean?
- In contact sports, an athlete whose size, strength, and/or aggressiveness make it likely that they will cause athletes on the opposing team to suffer physical punishment.
- A machine for bruising oats.
- A person who enjoys arguing with others.
Where does bruiser come from?
From bruise + -er.
Words that rhyme with bruiser
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bruiser.
Questions about saying bruiser
How do you pronounce bruiser?
Say BROO-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈbruzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbruːzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bruiser?
Bruiser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO). Broken into parts: BROO · zer.
Is bruiser pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbruːzə/ (BROO-zuh).