How to pronounce brutish
Say it like BROO-tish. Brutish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO).
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- BROO
- tish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brutish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of brutish
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BROO-tish.
What does brutish mean?
- Of, or in the manner of a brute.
- Bestial; lacking human sensibility.
Where does brutish come from?
From brute + -ish.
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Questions about saying brutish
How do you pronounce brutish?
Say BROO-tish. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrutɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈbruːtɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brutish?
Brutish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO). Broken into parts: BROO · tish.
Is brutish pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈbruːtɪʃ/ (BROO-tish).