To pronounce "brotherly", say BROTH-erly — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
brotherly
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BROTH-erly
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"brotherly" has 2 syllables: broth-erly. It rhymes with southerly and motherly, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Brotherly" has 2 syllables: broth · erly.
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