How to pronounce pibroch
Say it like PEE-brok. Pibroch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- brok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pibroch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- brokKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of pibroch
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PEE-brok.
What does pibroch mean?
- A series of musical variations for the bagpipes, usually martial or funerary in nature.
Where does pibroch come from?
From Scottish Gaelic pìobaireachd (“act of playing the bagpipes”), from pìobaire (“piper”) + -achd (“abstract noun suffix”).
Questions about saying pibroch
How do you pronounce pibroch?
Say PEE-brok. The American pronunciation is /ˈpibrɑk/. In British English it is /ˈpiːbrɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pibroch?
Pibroch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · brok.
Is pibroch pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpiːbrɒk/ (PEE-brok).