To pronounce "brewed", say BREW-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /bɹuːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/bɹuːd/
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"brewed" has 2 syllables: brew-ed. It rhymes with shrewd and crude, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: brood — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Brewed" has 2 syllables: brew · ed.
The IPA transcription of "brewed" is /bɹuːd/.
Brewed: To make tea or coffee by mixing tea leaves or coffee beans with hot water.
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