How to pronounce brushstroke
Say it like BRUHSH-strohk. Brushstroke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRUHSH).
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- BRUHSH
- strohk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brushstroke pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRUHSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- strohkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of brushstroke
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BRUHSH-strohk.
What does brushstroke mean?
- The stroke of a brush, as in painting.
Where does brushstroke come from?
From brush + stroke.
Questions about saying brushstroke
How do you pronounce brushstroke?
Say BRUHSH-strohk. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrʌʃˌstroʊk/. In British English it is /ˈbrʌʃˌstrəʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brushstroke?
Brushstroke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRUHSH). Broken into parts: BRUHSH · strohk.
Is brushstroke pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbrʌʃˌstrəʊk/ (BRUHSH-strohk).