How to pronounce brachy
Say it like BRAK-ee. Brachy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce brachy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BRAK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brachy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of brachy
American and British speakers say brachy in essentially the same way: /ˈbræki/ in the US and /ˈbræki/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAK-ee.
What does brachy mean?
- A breve, as applied to Ancient Greek <˘>.
Words that rhyme with brachy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brachy.
Questions about saying brachy
How do you pronounce brachy?
Say BRAK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbræki/. In British English it is /ˈbræki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brachy?
Brachy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAK). Broken into parts: BRAK · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say brachy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbræki/ and the British form is /ˈbræki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.