How to pronounce bruisy
Say it like BROO-zee. Bruisy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO).
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- BROO
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bruisy 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.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bruisy
American and British speakers say bruisy in essentially the same way: /ˈbruzi/ in the US and /ˈbruːzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BROO-zee.
What does bruisy mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of a bruise, especially in color.
Where does bruisy come from?
From bruise + -y.
Words that rhyme with bruisy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bruisy.
Questions about saying bruisy
How do you pronounce bruisy?
Say BROO-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbruzi/. In British English it is /ˈbruːzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bruisy?
Bruisy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO). Broken into parts: BROO · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say bruisy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbruzi/ and the British form is /ˈbruːzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.