How Do You Spell BROOME?

Pronunciation: [bɹˈuːm] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Broome" is quite unique. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled as /bruːm/. It has a long "oo" sound, represented by the IPA symbol /uː/, followed by the consonant sound "m". This spelling may be confusing for those who expect the word to be spelled with an "a" after the "b", as in "broom". However, the correct spelling is important for accurately identifying and locating the town of Broome in Western Australia.

Etymology of BROOME

The word "broome" comes from the Old English "brōm" which means "bristle", specifically referring to the plant used to make brooms. This term is closely related to other Germanic languages, such as Dutch "bezem" and German "Besen", all tracing back to the Proto-Germanic word "brōmō".

Similar spelling words for BROOME

• bryony,
• brome,
• broun,
• Brno,
• breon,
• Bryon,
• Bryne,
• browne,
• Brwon,
• Breen,
• bruen,
• brine,
• brehm,
• brown,
• bream,
• Brame,
• brownie,
• bren,
• briony,
• Brien,
• broom,
• brim,
• bruno,
• Brion,
• brune,
• bryum,
• brumm.