How to pronounce braai
Say it like BRY. Braai is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BRY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Braai pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of braai
American and British speakers say braai in essentially the same way: /braɪ/ in the US and /braɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRY.
What does braai mean?
- A barbecue (grill), especially an open outdoor grill built specifically for the purpose of braaing.
- A social meeting including the braaing of meat; a cookout.“Come over to our place for a braai.”
- Meat cooked by this method.
- To grill meat over an open flame (not on a gas grill).
Where does braai come from?
Borrowed from Afrikaans braai (“to grill”), from Dutch braden (“roast”).
Words that rhyme with braai
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of braai.
Questions about saying braai
How do you pronounce braai?
Say BRY. The American pronunciation is /braɪ/. In British English it is /braɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in braai?
Braai is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BRY.
Do Americans and Brits say braai the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /braɪ/ and the British form is /braɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.