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Why is "brooch" pronounced "broach" when it's spelled "brooch"?

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4meAndyou · F
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/pronunciation/english/brooch

It's pronounced identically in the UK and the US, so apparently it is just one of those spelling things that drive us all mad.

Why is their pronounced the same as there? It's quite obvious. It's only done to mess with our heads. 😂