How to pronounce brut
Say it like BROOT. Brut is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce brut. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BROOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brut pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BROOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of brut
American and British speakers say brut in essentially the same way: /brut/ in the US and /bruːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BROOT.
What does brut mean?
- very dry, and not sweet
Where does brut come from?
From French brut (“raw”), from Middle French brut, from Old French brut, from Latin brūtus (“heavy”).
Words that rhyme with brut
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brut.
Words that sound like brut
Questions about saying brut
How do you pronounce brut?
Say BROOT. The American pronunciation is /brut/. In British English it is /bruːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brut?
Brut is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BROOT.
Do Americans and Brits say brut the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /brut/ and the British form is /bruːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as brut?
Brut sounds the same as brute in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.