English pronunciation · Words Starting with B
Bro Pronunciation
Bro is pronounced BROH, IPA /ˈbroʊ/.
BROH
US /ˈbroʊ/
Syllables: BROH (1 syllable)
noun: A casual term of address for a brother, or for any man you are friendly with.
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Bro in a Sentence
- My bro is picking up the keys.
- Cheers, bro, that saved me a trip.
- He calls everyone bro, including the postman.
Common Mispronunciations of Bro
Not BROO
The o is a long oh, so the word rhymes with throw and go rather than with through.
Not buh-ROH
The br is one movement and the whole thing is a single beat.
Tip: Bro is a clipping of brother, but the vowel changed in the shortening and the two no longer match.
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