How to pronounce brusquely
Say it like BRUHS-klee. Brusquely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRUHS).
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- BRUHS
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brusquely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of brusquely
American and British speakers say brusquely in essentially the same way: /ˈbrʌskli/ in the US and /ˈbrʌskli/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRUHS-klee.
What does brusquely mean?
- In a brusque manner; abruptly; rudely.
Where does brusquely come from?
From brusque + -ly.
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Questions about saying brusquely
How do you pronounce brusquely?
Say BRUHS-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrʌskli/. In British English it is /ˈbrʌskli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brusquely?
Brusquely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRUHS). Broken into parts: BRUHS · klee.
Do Americans and Brits say brusquely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrʌskli/ and the British form is /ˈbrʌskli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.