How do you pronounce brochure?

The recorded pronunciation is /bɹoʊˈʃʊɚ/.

brochure

/bɹoʊˈʃʊɚ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.37 in modern English

Syllables: brochure
IPA: /bɹoʊˈʃʊɚ/

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Meaning

noun

A booklet of printed informational matter, like a pamphlet, often for promotional purposes.

Example Sentences

"Have a look in the Acme brochure for a new vacuum cleaner."

Etymology

1748, from French brochure (“stitched work”), from brocher (“to stitch”), from Old French brochier (“to pierce”), from broche (“awl”), from Vulgar Latin brocca, from Latin broccus (“pointy-toothed”). Doublet of broach.

Origin

Source language: French

Word Breakdown

Root: brochure, brochier, brocca, broccus

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /bɹoʊˈʃʊɚ/
British English: /ˈbɹəʊ.ʃə(ɹ)/

Inflected Forms

brochures (plural)

Derived Forms

brochureware

Phrases

e-brochure junk mail

Frequently Paired Words

advertisement booklet catalogue catalog circular flier flyer handbill

Synonyms

booklet folder leaflet pamphlet

Rhymes With

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