How Do You Spell BROUN?

Pronunciation: [bɹˈa͡ʊn] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "broun" can be confusing, as it contains no vowels. However, the correct pronunciation is "brown," with the IPA phonetic transcription of /braʊn/. The "ou" in "broun" represents the "ow" sound in "brown," while the "n" at the end serves as a silent letter. This unusual spelling may have historical roots, such as in the spelling conventions of Old English or Scots language. Nevertheless, it is important to use the correct spelling in modern English writing.

Etymology of BROUN

The word "broun" is derived from the Old English word "brūn". It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic root "brūnaz", which originally meant "dark" or "brown". This word evolved into various forms in different Germanic languages, such as "brūn" in Old English, "bruin" in Middle Dutch, and "braun" in German. Over time, the meaning of "broun" narrowed down to specifically refer to the color brown.

Similar spelling words for BROUN

• Brin,
• Brianna,
• Breanne,
• brawny,
• Breann,
• Breanna,
• bran,
• browne,
• Bruna,
• bryan,
• braun,
• Bryne,
• Brann,
• bruneau,
• bruen,
• Brion,
• bren,
• brune,
• brown,
• Bryon,
• brain,
• briny,
• broome,
• Brinn,
• Brianne,
• bryony,
• Breana,
• bryum,
• Brian,
• brummie,
• Briana,
• bruhn,
• brunei,
• Brunn,
• broom,
• Brun,
• brownie,
• brine,
• bruni,
• Brwon,
• brummy,
• Brynn,
• breon,
• Brenna,
• briony,
• bruney,
• brawn,
• brumm,
• Brno,
• brainy,
• bruin,
• bruno,
• Breen,
• Briney,
• Bryanna,
• Brien.