How to Pronounce Browbeaten

To pronounce "browbeaten", say BROWB-eat-en — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

BROWB-eat-en

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💡 Tip for remembering “browbeaten”

"browbeaten" has 3 syllables: browb-eat-en.

What does browbeaten mean?

verb

  1. To bully in an intimidating, bossy, or supercilious way.

    “Though the teacher browbeat all the children, they still acted out during the lesson.”

adjective

  1. Intimidated or subjugated

Synonyms

bullycowdomineerintimidate

Related words

intimidatedcowedafraidbulliedhangdogmobhandedmob-handedwhipped

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "browbeaten"?▾

"Browbeaten" has 3 syllables: browb · eat · en.

What does "browbeaten" mean?▾

Browbeaten: To bully in an intimidating, bossy, or supercilious way.

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