Brother: how to say it, spell it and use it
brother
/ˈbrʌðər/
Short answer
The English word brother is pronounced /ˈbrʌðər/. It is spelled B-R-O-T-H-E-R and has 7 letters. With a or an: a brother. The plural is brothers.
Example sentence
My brother likes to run.
Key facts
- English
- brother
- Pronunciation
- /ˈbrʌðər/
- With a or an
- a brother
- Plural
- brothers
- Spelling
- B-R-O-T-H-E-R
- Number of letters
- 7
- Word list
- Family Words in English for Kids: Members and Plurals
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How do you pronounce brother?
Brother is pronounced /ˈbrʌðər/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell brother?
Brother is spelled B-R-O-T-H-E-R. It has 7 letters.
What is the plural of brother?
The plural of brother is brothers.
Do you say a or an before brother?
Say a brother.
How do you use brother in a sentence?
For example: My brother likes to run.
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