How to Pronounce Brew

To pronounce "brew", say BREW — one syllable, IPA /bɹuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/bɹuː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “brew”

"brew" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: breaux, brue — easy to mix up when writing.

What does brew mean?

noun

  1. The mixture formed by brewing; that which is brewed; a brewage, such as a cup of tea or a brewed beer.
  2. A beer.

verb

  1. To make tea or coffee by mixing tea leaves or coffee beans with hot water.
  2. To heat wine, infusing it with spices; to mull.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with brew

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brew"?▾

"Brew" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "brew"?▾

The IPA transcription of "brew" is /bɹuː/.

What does "brew" mean?▾

Brew: The mixture formed by brewing; that which is brewed; a brewage, such as a cup of tea or a brewed beer.

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