How to pronounce "broom"

broom

Noun
American
/bruːm/

Syllable Breakdown

broom

How natives say broom

British
/bruːm/

Syllable Breakdown

broom

How natives say broom

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the ‘br’ sound as in ‘bring’.

  • Round your lips to make the ‘oo’ sound, like in ‘room’.

  • End with the ‘m’ sound by closing your lips.

Common Mistakes

  • pronouncing as ‘brome’

  • adding an extra syllable ‘broo-um’

  • using a short ‘u’ sound

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the ‘br’ sound as in ‘brick’.

  • Round your lips to produce a long ‘oo’ sound like in ‘food’.

  • Finish with the ‘m’ sound, lips together.

common mistakes

  • pronouncing as ‘brum’

  • inserting an ‘ee’ sound ‘breem’

  • using short ‘u’ sound

FAQ

Why is the ‘oo’ sound hard?

Ensure your lips are rounded and create a long sound.

Is it okay to say ‘broo-um’?

No, there should only be one syllable.

What's the difference between ‘broom’ and ‘room’?

‘Broom’ starts with ‘br’, while ‘room’ starts with ‘r’.

Definition

broom

A tool for sweeping the floor.

Word Family

sweep

/swiːp/

verb

To clean with a broom.

Example: I need to sweep the kitchen.

broomstick

/ˈbruːmˌstɪk/

noun

The handle of a broom.

Example: The broomstick broke in half.

brooming

/ˈbruːmɪŋ/

noun

Act of using a broom.

Example: She was brooming the floor when I arrived.

Key Pronunciation Differences

‘Sweep’ ends with a ‘p’, not an ‘m’.

‘Broomstick’ is longer with two syllables.

‘Brooming’ adds an ‘-ing’ after the main word.

Pro Tips

Visualize the Sound

Imagine using a broom to help remember the long ‘oo’ sound.

Practice with Similar Words

Say ‘room’ and ‘broom’ together to notice the similarities.

Nearby Words

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/ˈæv.ə.nuː/

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/bækˈsteɪdʒ/

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/bɛntʃ/

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/bɪˈsaɪd/