How to pronounce bracketry
Say it like BRAK-uh-tree. Bracketry has three 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 bracketry. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BRAK
- uh
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bracketry 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bracketry
American and British speakers say bracketry in essentially the same way: /ˈbrækətri/ in the US and /ˈbrækətri/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAK-uh-tree.
What does bracketry mean?
- The mounting hardware used to hold one part to another, typically consisting of stamped metal pieces that make up the actual bracket, and any other bolts, nuts, rubber etc. needed to complete the mounting of the part.
Where does bracketry come from?
From bracket + -ry.
Questions about saying bracketry
How do you pronounce bracketry?
Say BRAK-uh-tree. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrækətri/. In British English it is /ˈbrækətri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bracketry?
Bracketry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAK). Broken into parts: BRAK · uh · tree.
Do Americans and Brits say bracketry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrækətri/ and the British form is /ˈbrækətri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.