How to pronounce brusque
Say it like BRUHSK. Brusque is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BRUHSK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brusque pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRUHSKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of brusque
American and British speakers say brusque in essentially the same way: /brʌsk/ in the US and /brʊsk/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRUUSK.
What does brusque mean?
- Rudely abrupt; curt, unfriendly.
Where does brusque come from?
The verb is derived from the adjective.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with brusque
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brusque.
Questions about saying brusque
How do you pronounce brusque?
Say BRUHSK. The American pronunciation is /brʌsk/. In British English it is /brʊsk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brusque?
Brusque is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BRUHSK.
Do Americans and Brits say brusque the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /brʌsk/ and the British form is /brʊsk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.