Concept: Compare the vowel sound in the given word with the vowel sounds in the options.Explanation: The given word is brute, which is pronounced /bru:t/.Its underlined vowel sound is /u:/.Now check the options: should is /ʃʊd/, stood is /stud/, lose is /lu:z/, and brought is /bro:t/.Only lose contains the same vowel sound /u:/.Answer: C. lose