How to pronounce brother
brother
/ˈbrʌðər/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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What to watch for
th is the voiced /ð/ here, as in “this”.
Brother, sound by sound
| /b/as in bed | A voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word. |
| /r/as in red | The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill. |
| /ʌ/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /ð/as in this | Tongue tip between the teeth, with voice. It is not Z or D. |
| /ər/as in bird | Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound. |
In a sentence
At first, I took him for your brother.
More words with the /ð/ sound
- this/ðɪs/
- with/wɪð/
- either/ˈiːðər/
- blythe/blaɪð/
- xanthe/zænð/
- neither/ˈniːðər/
- whether/ˈweðər/
- rhythm/ˈrɪðəm/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce brother?
Brother is pronounced /ˈbrʌðər/ in American English.
How many syllables are in brother?
Brother has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in brother?
The first syllable: /ˈbrʌðər/.
Is there a silent or unusual letter in brother?
th is the voiced /ð/ here, as in “this”.