How to pronounce bruises
Say it like BROO-zuz. Bruises has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO).
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- BROO
- zuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bruises 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.
- zuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bruises
American and British speakers say bruises in essentially the same way: /ˈbruzəz/ in the US and /ˈbruːzəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BROO-zuz.
What does bruises mean?
- plural of bruise How to pronounce bruise
- third-person singular simple present indicative of bruise How to pronounce bruise
Questions about saying bruises
How do you pronounce bruises?
Say BROO-zuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbruzəz/. In British English it is /ˈbruːzəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bruises?
Bruises has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO). Broken into parts: BROO · zuz.
Do Americans and Brits say bruises the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbruzəz/ and the British form is /ˈbruːzəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.