How to pronounce bra
Say it like BRAH. Bra is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BRAH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bra
American and British speakers say bra in essentially the same way: /brɑ/ in the US and /brɑː/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAH.
What does bra mean?
- an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts
Where does bra come from?
Clipping of brassiere, borrowed from French brassière, from Old French braciere (originally a lining inside armor to protect the arm, but later a garment), from Old French brace (“arm”), from Latin bracchia, plural of Latin bracchium (“fore
Words that rhyme with bra
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bra.
Questions about saying bra
How do you pronounce bra?
Say BRAH. The American pronunciation is /brɑ/. In British English it is /brɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bra?
Bra is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BRAH.
Do Americans and Brits say bra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /brɑ/ and the British form is /brɑː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.