How to pronounce Brunei
Say it like broo-NY. Brunei has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY).
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- broo
- NY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brunei pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- brooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of Brunei
American and British speakers say Brunei in essentially the same way: /bruˈnaɪ/ in the US and /bruːˈnaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: broo-NY.
What does Brunei mean?
- A country in Southeast Asia. Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan.
Words that rhyme with Brunei
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Brunei.
Questions about saying Brunei
How do you pronounce Brunei?
Say broo-NY. The American pronunciation is /bruˈnaɪ/. In British English it is /bruːˈnaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Brunei?
Brunei has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY). Broken into parts: broo · NY.
Do Americans and Brits say Brunei the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bruˈnaɪ/ and the British form is /bruːˈnaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.