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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

brushstroke

/ˈbɹʌʃˌstɹoʊk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.77 in modern English

Syllables
brush-stroke
IPA
/ˈbɹʌʃˌstɹoʊk/
20
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The stroke of a brush, as in painting.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From brush + stroke.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈbɹʌʃˌstɹoʊk/

Inflected Forms

brushstrokes (plural) brush stroke (alternative) brush-stroke (alternative)

Questions

How do you pronounce brushstroke?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbɹʌʃˌstɹoʊk/.
What does brushstroke mean?
The stroke of a brush, as in painting.
Where does brushstroke come from?
From brush + stroke.

How to pronounce brushstroke

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈbɹʌʃˌstɹoʊk/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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