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How to Pronounce "brochure"

The correct pronunciation of "brochure" is BROH-shur /ˈbrəʊ.ʃər/. Tap play to hear it, say it into your mic for a free clarity check, and fix the "bro-CHUR" habit for good.

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brochure

/ˈbrəʊ.ʃər/
noun

A small booklet with pictures and information about a product or service.

BROH
shur
Stress: First syllable in UK (BROH); second in US (SHOOR).

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The Indian-English Mistake: "bro-CHUR" — and the Fix

AspectCommon in India (incorrect)Correct
Sounds likeSaying "bro-CHYOOR" or "bro-CHUR" with a hard "ch".BROH-shur /ˈbrəʊ.ʃər/
StressOften on the wrong syllableFirst syllable in UK (BROH); second in US (SHOOR).

How Do You Pronounce "brochure"?

"brochure" is pronounced BROH-shur /ˈbrəʊ.ʃər/. The stress is on the first syllable in UK (BROH); second in US (SHOOR). As a noun, it means a small booklet with pictures and information about a product or service.

The "ch" is "sh": BROH-shur. Never "bro-CHUR" with the "ch" of "chair".

Note: US /broʊˈʃʊr/ ("broh-SHOOR") — stress moves to the end, but "ch" stays "sh" in both.

Say "brochure" Step by Step

Break the word down, get the stress right, then blend it back together at normal speed. Repeat each step out loud three times.

1

Break it into syllables

BROH-shur — say each part slowly and separately first.

2

Stress the right part

First syllable in UK (BROH); second in US (SHOOR). Make the stressed syllable a little louder and longer.

3

Nail the key sound

The "ch" is "sh": BROH-shur. Never "bro-CHUR" with the "ch" of "chair".

4

Blend and repeat

Now say "brochure" at normal speed: BROH-shur. Record yourself and compare.

Minimal-Pair Drills for "brochure" (2 Minutes, Out Loud)

Say each drill line aloud, slowly first, then at normal speed. On the last drill, use the mic check at the top of this page to test yourself.

1

say chef → shef → now brochure: BROH-shur

Same French ch = 'sh' sound in both words.

2

broh → shur: BROH-shur

Two beats, UK stress on BROH.

3

NOT bro-CHUR — BROH-shur

Never the ch of 'chair' — this ch is always 'sh'.

4

At speed: download the course brochure

Keep the 'sh' soft even at speed.

Why "brochure" Is Tricky — and How to Fix It

Why this happens

French loanwords use "ch" for /ʃ/, but everyday English words (church, chair) train learners to read it as /tʃ/.

Tip: Same "sh" as in "chef" and "machine": BROH-shur.

Hear “brochure” in a Sentence

Read each line aloud with the same rhythm. The word to listen for is in bold.

Download the course brochure from our website.

The travel brochure shows all the packages.

She handed me a glossy brochure.

Words Related to "brochure"

Related: chef

Same French "ch" = "sh": SHEF.

Related: machine

Also "sh": muh-SHEEN.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "brochure" in Indian English?

"brochure" is pronounced BROH-shur /ˈbrəʊ.ʃər/. The stress is on the first syllable in UK (BROH); second in US (SHOOR). The common Indian rendering "bro-CHUR" is incorrect.

What is the most common mistake when saying "brochure"?

Saying "bro-CHYOOR" or "bro-CHUR" with a hard "ch". Same "sh" as in "chef" and "machine": BROH-shur.

Why do Indian English speakers find "brochure" hard to pronounce?

French loanwords use "ch" for /ʃ/, but everyday English words (church, chair) train learners to read it as /tʃ/. Same "sh" as in "chef" and "machine": BROH-shur.

Is there a US and UK difference in pronouncing "brochure"?

US /broʊˈʃʊr/ ("broh-SHOOR") — stress moves to the end, but "ch" stays "sh" in both.

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