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brothel

Definition:

(nou) a building where prostitutes are available

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In desperation, Sinatra makes a deal with the dishwasher of the brothel, Wemba.

A brothel keeper is a person who owns a brothel.

But the brothel spies are on the way.

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Common mistakes of brothel pronunciation

Misplacing the stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "bro-THEL." The correct pronunciation is "BRO-thəl" (ˈbrɒθ.əl in UK, ˈbrɔːθ.əl in US). Tip: Remember that the first syllable carries the primary stress.
Confusing vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "o" in "brothel" as a long vowel, saying "broh-thel." The correct sound is a short vowel, as in "broth" (ˈbrɒθ in UK, ˈbrɔːθ in US). Tip: Focus on the short "o" sound to avoid this mistake.
Overemphasizing the "th": Learners often exaggerate the "th" sound, saying "broth-el." The "th" should be soft and quick, as in "the." The correct pronunciation is "BRO-thəl" (ˈbrɒθ.əl in UK, ˈbrɔːθ.əl in US). Tip: Practice saying "the" to master the "th" sound.
Ignoring the schwa: Some might pronounce both syllables clearly, leading to "broth-el." The second syllable contains a schwa sound, making it "thəl" (ˈbrɒθ.əl in UK, ˈbrɔːθ.əl in US). Tip: Use a relaxed, quick sound for the second syllable to sound more natural.
Incorrectly pronouncing the "l": A common mistake is to pronounce the "l" at the end too strongly, resulting in "broth-el." The "l" should be light and not overly pronounced. The correct form is "BRO-thəl" (ˈbrɒθ.əl in UK, ˈbrɔːθ.əl in US). Tip: Keep the "l" soft to maintain the word's flow.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "brothel" in American English?

In American English, "brothel" is pronounced as /ˈbrɔːθəl/. The primary stress is on the first syllable, which sounds like "braw," followed by a softer "thəl."

What is the British pronunciation of "brothel"?

In British English, "brothel" is pronounced as /ˈbrɒθəl/. The primary stress remains on the first syllable, but the vowel sound in the first syllable is more like "broth."

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "brothel"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, pronouncing it as /brɒˈθel/, which emphasizes the second syllable instead of the first. It's important to keep the stress on the first syllable: "braw" and "thəl."

Does "brothel" have a schwa sound?

Yes, the second syllable of "brothel" contains a schwa sound, represented by the "e" in the IPA /ˈbrɔːθəl/. This makes it sound softer and less emphasized compared to the first syllable.