How to Pronounce Bronze

To pronounce "bronze", say BRONZ-e — 2 syllables, IPA /bɹɒnz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/bɹɒnz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bronze”

"bronze" has 2 syllables: bronz-e. It rhymes with cons and bonze, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: brons — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bronze mean?

noun

  1. A naturally occurring or man-made alloy of copper, usually in combination with tin, but also with one or more other metals.
  2. A reddish-brown colour, the colour of bronze.

verb

  1. To plate with bronze.

    “My mother bronzed my first pair of baby shoes.”

  2. To color bronze; (of the sun) to tan.

adjective

  1. Made of bronze metal.
  2. Having a reddish-brown colour.

Synonyms

bronzen

Words that rhyme with bronze

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

consbonzeechelonsfronsiconskhansnylonsphotonsfawnshoganslexiconsneons

Related words

metalmetallictanchromaticcoloredstonecoppersilver

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bronze"?▾

"Bronze" has 2 syllables: bronz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "bronze"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bronze" is /bɹɒnz/.

What does "bronze" mean?▾

Bronze: A naturally occurring or man-made alloy of copper, usually in combination with tin, but also with one or more other metals.

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