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brought

Phonetic Transcription:

brɪŋ

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Common mistakes of brought pronunciation

Misplacing the vowel sound: Many learners pronounce "brought" with a short "o" sound instead of the correct "aw" sound /b rɔt/ in UK and /b rɔt/ in US. Tip: Practice saying "thought" to help with the vowel sound.
Overemphasizing the "t": Some people pronounce the "t" at the end of "brought" too strongly, making it sound like "broughtt." Tip: Remember that the "t" is softer and should blend smoothly into the word.
Confusing with "broughten": A common mistake is adding an extra syllable, pronouncing it as "broughten." This is incorrect as "brought" is a single syllable word. Tip: Focus on the single syllable sound /b rɔt/.
Ignoring the "gh" sound: Some learners might pronounce "brought" as if it has a hard "g" sound, leading to "bgrought." Tip: Remember that "gh" is silent, and the correct pronunciation is /b rɔt/.
Mispronouncing the vowel length: Learners often shorten the vowel sound, making it sound like "brot." This changes the meaning and makes it unclear. Tip: Make sure to hold the vowel sound longer, as in /b rɔt/.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "brought" in American English?

In American English, "brought" is pronounced as /brɔt/ with a single syllable. The "ou" makes the sound similar to "aw" in "saw."

What is the stress pattern for the word "brought"?

The word "brought" has no secondary stress because it is a single-syllable word. The primary stress is on the entire syllable, making it strong and clear.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "brought"?

Many learners might confuse "brought" with "broad" due to similar sounds. Remember that "brought" includes the "t" at the end, while "broad" does not.

Is there a British pronunciation difference for "brought"?

In British English, "brought" is pronounced as /brɔːt/, where the "aw" sound is longer. This subtle difference can help distinguish it from American pronunciation.