Anonymous
Post 11/19/2023 08:37     Subject: Broccoli - how many syllables? Where are you from?
Anonymous wrote:Do you 3 syllables people say it the same way when you order beef and broccoli?

I read it as 3 syllables, but say if with 2 when ordering.


No. New Englanders are too classy to order "beef and broccoli". We're too busy with our relish trays and martinis.
Anonymous
Post 11/19/2023 08:32     Subject: Broccoli - how many syllables? Where are you from?
Anonymous wrote:3 syllables for broccoli. PNW.

I had someone argue with me about my pronunciation of mule. I use 2 syllables and she uses one. I can't even say "mule" with only one syllable!

The same person says "strypt" for striped. I say it with 2 syllables. She's from Baltimore, if that explains anything.


Same. From Seattle. I say

Broc -uh -lee
Anonymous
Post 11/19/2023 07:27     Subject: Broccoli - how many syllables? Where are you from?
3 - Michigan
Anonymous
Post 11/19/2023 06:51     Subject: Broccoli - how many syllables? Where are you from?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Dana Carvey doing GWH Bush about “the broc-lee,” “not gonna do it, wouldn’t be prudent” if my memory serves me.

Dana Carvey also does "Chopping Broccoli," which seems relevant here.


Highly relevant. I’m from Minnesota and say brah-co-lee, not because that’s the regional way of saying it, but because of Dana Carvey.
Anonymous
Post 11/19/2023 06:45     Subject: Re:Broccoli - how many syllables? Where are you from?
Three: "No, thank you."
Anonymous
Post 11/19/2023 03:01     Subject: Broccoli - how many syllables? Where are you from?
Brow Clee
Anonymous
Post 11/19/2023 02:49     Subject: Broccoli - how many syllables? Where are you from?
There was no mention of broccoli in my part if the world until 2000's. We just say it as we heard it as adults on TV, with two syllables.
Anonymous
Post 11/19/2023 02:22     Subject: Broccoli - how many syllables? Where are you from?
Anonymous wrote:3 syllables for broccoli. PNW.

I had someone argue with me about my pronunciation of mule. I use 2 syllables and she uses one. I can't even say "mule" with only one syllable!

The same person says "strypt" for striped. I say it with 2 syllables. She's from Baltimore, if that explains anything.


This sounds crazy and could be it's own spin-off. Mule/Striped have one syllable for me. I get that you are probably saying mew-el like a southern accent (they can even draw out the word 'you' to 2-3 syllables) but I have no idea how you'd pronounce striped with two syllables.
Anonymous
Post 11/19/2023 00:30     Subject: Broccoli - how many syllables? Where are you from?
3 syllables for broccoli. PNW.

I had someone argue with me about my pronunciation of mule. I use 2 syllables and she uses one. I can't even say "mule" with only one syllable!

The same person says "strypt" for striped. I say it with 2 syllables. She's from Baltimore, if that explains anything.
Anonymous
Post 11/19/2023 00:02     Subject: Broccoli - how many syllables? Where are you from?
Two.

West coast of Canada.

Also pronounce vegetable with three.
Anonymous
Post 11/18/2023 23:32     Subject: Broccoli - how many syllables? Where are you from?
I know it has 3 syllables, but I usually say it with 2.

Central PA
Anonymous
Post 11/18/2023 23:27     Subject: Broccoli - how many syllables? Where are you from?
2: Northern VA native with parents from upstate NY and northern NJ.
Anonymous
Post 11/18/2023 22:49     Subject: Broccoli - how many syllables? Where are you from?
Anonymous wrote:Dana Carvey doing GWH Bush about “the broc-lee,” “not gonna do it, wouldn’t be prudent” if my memory serves me.

Dana Carvey also does "Chopping Broccoli," which seems relevant here.
Anonymous
Post 11/18/2023 22:47     Subject: Re:Broccoli - how many syllables? Where are you from?
From Michigan


I don't know anymore. I've said it both ways to myself many times today and am thoroughly confused about what I usually say. Thanks OP!
Anonymous
Post 11/18/2023 22:41     Subject: Broccoli - how many syllables? Where are you from?
Anonymous wrote:Two. I grew up in NYC/LI.


Same!