How to pronounce bradawl
Say it like BRAD-awl. Bradawl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAD).
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- BRAD
- awl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bradawl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- awlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of bradawl
American and British speakers say bradawl in essentially the same way: /ˈbrædɔl/ in the US and /ˈbrædɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAD-awl.
What does bradawl mean?
- An awl with a blade similar to a small, straight screwdriver; used for making holes, especially in wood to take screws.
Where does bradawl come from?
From brad + awl.
Questions about saying bradawl
How do you pronounce bradawl?
Say BRAD-awl. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrædɔl/. In British English it is /ˈbrædɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bradawl?
Bradawl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAD). Broken into parts: BRAD · awl.
Do Americans and Brits say bradawl the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrædɔl/ and the British form is /ˈbrædɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.