How to pronounce brackish
Say it like BRAK-ish. Brackish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAK).
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- BRAK
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brackish 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of brackish
American and British speakers say brackish in essentially the same way: /ˈbrækɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈbrækɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAK-ish.
What does brackish mean?
- Of water, salty or slightly salty, as a mixture of fresh and sea water, such as that found in estuaries.
- Distasteful; unpleasant; not appealing to the taste.
- Repulsive.
Where does brackish come from?
From Scottish brack (from Middle Dutch brac (“brackish”)) + -ish.
Words that rhyme with brackish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brackish.
Questions about saying brackish
How do you pronounce brackish?
Say BRAK-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrækɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈbrækɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brackish?
Brackish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAK). Broken into parts: BRAK · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say brackish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrækɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈbrækɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.