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How to pronounce broadcast

broadcast
/ˈbrɔːdkæst/
2 syllables, stress on the first

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Broadcast, sound by sound

/b/as in bedA voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ɔː/as in thoughtA long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

In a sentence

Listen to further instructions from emergency broadcast stations.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce broadcast?

Broadcast is pronounced /ˈbrɔːdkæst/ in American English.

How many syllables are in broadcast?

Broadcast has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in broadcast?

The first syllable: /ˈbrɔːdkæst/.

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