How to Pronounce Broached

To pronounce "broached", say BROACH-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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BROACH-ed

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"broached" has 2 syllables: broach-ed. It rhymes with approached and coached, if that helps it stick.

verb

To make a hole in, especially a cask of liquor, and put in a tap in order to draw the liquid.
To open, to make an opening into; to pierce.
“French knights at Agincourt were unable to broach the English line.”

verb

To be turned sideways to oncoming waves, especially large or breaking waves.
“The small boat broached and nearly sank, because of the large waves.”
To cause to turn sideways to oncoming waves, especially large or breaking waves (usually followed by to; also figurative).
“Each time we came around into the wind, the sea broached our bow.”

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How many syllables are in "broached"?▾

"Broached" has 2 syllables: broach · ed.

What does "broached" mean?▾

Broached: To make a hole in, especially a cask of liquor, and put in a tap in order to draw the liquid.

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