How to pronounce bracelet
Say it like BRAY-slut. Bracelet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY).
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- BRAY
- slut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bracelet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- slutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bracelet
American and British speakers say bracelet in essentially the same way: /ˈbreɪslət/ in the US and /ˈbreɪslɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAY-slit.
What does bracelet mean?
- a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
- jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration
Where does bracelet come from?
From Old French bracelet, diminutive form of bras (“arm”).
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Questions about saying bracelet
How do you pronounce bracelet?
Say BRAY-slut. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪslət/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪslɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bracelet?
Bracelet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY). Broken into parts: BRAY · slut.
Do Americans and Brits say bracelet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbreɪslət/ and the British form is /ˈbreɪslɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.