How to pronounce brunt
Say it like BRUHNT. Brunt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BRUHNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brunt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRUHNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of brunt
American and British speakers say brunt in essentially the same way: /brʌnt/ in the US and /brʌnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRUHNT.
What does brunt mean?
- The full adverse effects; the chief consequences or negative results of a thing or event.“Unfortunately, poor areas such as those in New Orleans bore the brunt of Hurricane Katrina’s winds.”
- The force or shock of an attack in war.
- The major part of something; the bulk.“If you feel tired of walking, just think of the poor donkey who has carried the brunt of our load.”
- To bear the brunt of; to weather or withstand.
Where does brunt come from?
From Middle English brunt, bront (“sudden onset, attack, charge, blow”), from Old Norse brundr or brundtíð (“oestrus, rut”) (from Proto-Germanic *brunstiz), or bruna (“to rush”, literally “to advance like wildfire”) (see brenna).
Words that rhyme with brunt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brunt.
Questions about saying brunt
How do you pronounce brunt?
Say BRUHNT. The American pronunciation is /brʌnt/. In British English it is /brʌnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brunt?
Brunt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BRUHNT.
Do Americans and Brits say brunt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /brʌnt/ and the British form is /brʌnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.