How to pronounce brumby
Say it like BRUHM-bee. Brumby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRUHM).
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- BRUHM
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brumby pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of brumby
American and British speakers say brumby in essentially the same way: /ˈbrʌmbi/ in the US and /ˈbrʌmbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRUHM-bee.
What does brumby mean?
- A wild or feral horse.
Where does brumby come from?
Unknown; perhaps from James Brumby, early Australian soldier and pastoralist, who is said to have left horses at his abandoned property.
Questions about saying brumby
How do you pronounce brumby?
Say BRUHM-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrʌmbi/. In British English it is /ˈbrʌmbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brumby?
Brumby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRUHM). Broken into parts: BRUHM · bee.
Do Americans and Brits say brumby the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrʌmbi/ and the British form is /ˈbrʌmbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.