How to pronounce tobruk
Say it like TOH-bruk. Tobruk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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US American/ˈtoʊbrʊk/TOH-bruk
UK British/ˈtəʊbrʊk/TOH-bruk
- TOH
- bruk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tobruk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- brukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of tobruk
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-bruk.
What does tobruk mean?
noun
- a type of defensive fighting position originally employed by the Axis forces during their North African campaign.
Questions about saying tobruk
How do you pronounce tobruk?
Say TOH-bruk. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊbrʊk/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊbrʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tobruk?
Tobruk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · bruk.
Is tobruk pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtəʊbrʊk/ (TOH-bruk).