How to Pronounce Brotherhood

To pronounce "brotherhood", say BROTH-erh-ood — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbɹʌðəhʊd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈbɹʌðəhʊd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “brotherhood”

"brotherhood" has 3 syllables: broth-erh-ood. It rhymes with good and livelihood, if that helps it stick.

What does brotherhood mean?

noun

  1. The state of being brothers or a brother.
  2. An association for any purpose, such as a society of monks; a fraternity.

Synonyms

associationbrethrenfellowshipfraternitysodality

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Words that rhyme with brotherhood

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goodlivelihoodfalsehoodhoodcouldmisunderstoodneighborhoodshouldlikelihoodknighthoodunderstoodhardwood

Related words

fraternitysodalityunionfraternalbrotherlinessbrotherlykinship

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brotherhood"?▾

"Brotherhood" has 3 syllables: broth · erh · ood.

What is the IPA transcription of "brotherhood"?▾

The IPA transcription of "brotherhood" is /ˈbɹʌðəhʊd/.

What does "brotherhood" mean?▾

Brotherhood: The state of being brothers or a brother.

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