DO YOU SAY BROOCH OR BROACH?

What is the correct spelling of everyone's new fav accessory?

We did some digging and it seems that in Australian English, the term commonly used for a decorative pin worn on clothing is "brooch."

The difference between "brooch" and "broach" lies in their meanings and usage:

• Brooch: A brooch is a piece of jewelry, often ornamental, that is attached to clothing with a pin. It is typically worn as a decoration or accessory.
  
  
• Broach: As a noun, "broach" refers to a tool used for making holes or for tapping barrels (e.g., a wine barrel). As a verb, "broach" means to bring up a sensitive or difficult subject for discussion.

So, how do you pronounce BROOCH? 

It rhymes with "COACH."

Both "broach" and "broach come from a word meaning "something pointy," but the spelling of brooch branched off as a word for the piece of jewellery.

Here's too little tips to remember the difference: 

Broach is when you raise or "approach" a difficult discussion.

Brooch has two o's like eyes on an owl brooch. 

In fact both words “brooch” and “broach” sound the same (rhyming with “coach”). But the pinned ornamental jewellery item is generally written as “brooch”.

Hope this helped :)