How to pronounce abraid
Say it like uh-BRAYD. Abraid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRAYD).
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- uh
- BRAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abraid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BRAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of abraid
American and British speakers say abraid in essentially the same way: /əˈbreɪd/ in the US and /əˈbreɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BRAYD.
What does abraid mean?
- Alternative form of abread.
Where does abraid come from?
From Middle English abrede.
Words that rhyme with abraid
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abraid.
Questions about saying abraid
How do you pronounce abraid?
Say uh-BRAYD. The American pronunciation is /əˈbreɪd/. In British English it is /əˈbreɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abraid?
Abraid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRAYD). Broken into parts: uh · BRAYD.
Do Americans and Brits say abraid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbreɪd/ and the British form is /əˈbreɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.