How Do You Spell BRONZE?

Pronunciation: [bɹˈɒnz] (IPA)

Bronze is a metallic alloy consisting mainly of copper with a small amount of tin. The word 'bronze' is spelled with the letter 'b' at the beginning, indicating the initial consonant sound /b/. The vowel sound is represented by the letter 'o', pronounced as /ɑ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The two consonant sounds following the vowel sound are represented by 'n' and 'z' respectively, both pronounced as their standard English sounds /n/ and /z/. Therefore, the full phonetic transcription of the word 'bronze' is /brɑːnz/.

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BRONZE Meaning and Definition

  1. Bronze is a noun primarily referring to an alloy, or mixture, of copper and tin. It is characterized by its reddish-brown color and is known for being durable and resistant to corrosion. The proportions of copper and tin in bronze can vary, but generally, it consists of about 90% copper and 10% tin. However, other elements such as aluminum, silicon, or phosphorus may also be present in small amounts.

    Beyond its metallic composition, the term "bronze" is also commonly used to describe a color that resembles the reddish-brown hue of this alloy. This color, often associated with statuary or medals, shares similarities with autumn leaves or the patina that develops on aging copper. In addition, the word "bronze" can be used as an adjective to describe an object made or colored with this alloy, or to refer to something that has acquired a bronze-like appearance.

    Bronze has a significant historical significance, being widely used in ancient civilizations for creating tools, weapons, and other objects. Its malleability and resistance to corrosion have made it a favored material for sculptures, monuments, and ornamental designs throughout history. With its distinct color, durability, and versatility, bronze continues to be cherished for its aesthetic appeal and practical applications in various industries, including art, architecture, and engineering.

  2. • A metallic substance made of copper and tin; a colour to imitate bronze; any ancient figure or medal made of bronze is called a bronze.
    • To imitate bronze by a colouring matter.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of BRONZE

The word "bronze" has its roots in the Old French word "brun", meaning "brown". This term was derived from the Late Latin word "brunus", which also meant "brown". The Latin word "brunus" was itself derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "*bher-", meaning "shine" or "flash", which gave rise to various words related to the color brown in different Indo-European languages. Over time, the word "bronze" came to specifically refer to the alloy of copper and tin, which has a brownish color.

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Plural form of BRONZE is BRONZES

Conjugate verb Bronze

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have bronzed
you would have bronzed
he/she/it would have bronzed
we would have bronzed
they would have bronzed
I would have bronze
you would have bronze
he/she/it would have bronze
we would have bronze
they would have bronze

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been bronzing
you would have been bronzing
he/she/it would have been bronzing
we would have been bronzing
they would have been bronzing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would bronze
you would bronze
he/she/it would bronze
we would bronze
they would bronze

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be bronzing
you would be bronzing
he/she/it would be bronzing
we would be bronzing
they would be bronzing

FUTURE

I will bronze
you will bronze
he/she/it will bronze
we will bronze
they will bronze

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be bronzing
you will be bronzing
he/she/it will be bronzing
we will be bronzing
they will be bronzing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have bronzed
you will have bronzed
he/she/it will have bronzed
we will have bronzed
they will have bronzed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been bronzing
you will have been bronzing
he/she/it will have been bronzing
we will have been bronzing
they will have been bronzing

IMPERATIVE

we Let's bronze
you bronze
we let´s bronze

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to bronze

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was bronzing
you were bronzing
he/she/it was bronzing
we were bronzing
they were bronzing

PAST PARTICIPLE

bronzed

PAST PERFECT

I had bronzed
you had bronzed
he/she/it had bronzed
we had bronzed
they had bronzed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been bronzing
you had been bronzing
he/she/it had been bronzing
we had been bronzing
they had been bronzing

PRESENT

I bronze
you bronze
he/she/it bronzes
we bronze
they bronze

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am bronzing
you are bronzing
he/she/it is bronzing
we are bronzing
they are bronzing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

bronzing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have bronzed
you have bronzed
he/she/it has bronzed
we have bronzed
they have bronzed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been bronzing
you have been bronzing
he/she/it has been bronzing
we have been bronzing
they have been bronzing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it bronze

SIMPLE PAST

I bronzed
you bronzed
he/she/it bronzed
we bronzed
they bronzed

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