How do you pronounce "brood"?

In American English: /ˈbruːd/ (BROOD). In British English: /bɹˈuːd/ (BR). In Canadian English: /ˈbruːd/ (BROOD). In Australian English: /bɹˈuːd/ (BR).

Is "brood" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbruːd/ (BROOD), while in British English it's /bɹˈuːd/ (BR).

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brood

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/ˈbruːd/

BROOD

Syllable Breakdown

bruːdbrood

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