How to pronounce braces
Say it like BRAY-suz. Braces has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce braces. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BRAY
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Braces 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.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of braces
American and British speakers say braces in essentially the same way: /ˈbreɪsəz/ in the US and /ˈbreɪsəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAY-suz.
What does braces mean?
- plural of brace How to pronounce brace
- A device worn on the teeth to straighten them.“Susy has to go to the dentist to see if she needs braces.”
- Handcuffs.“We put that villain in braces.”
- A pair of straps crossing one's shoulders and extending down to one's trousers, where a clip or button arrangement allows them to affix to the trousers, ensuring that they will not fall off.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of brace How to pronounce brace
Questions about saying braces
How do you pronounce braces?
Say BRAY-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪsəz/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in braces?
Braces has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY). Broken into parts: BRAY · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say braces the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbreɪsəz/ and the British form is /ˈbreɪsəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.