How to pronounce brae
Say it like BRAY. Brae is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BRAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brae 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.
American vs British pronunciation of brae
American and British speakers say brae in essentially the same way: /breɪ/ in the US and /breɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAY.
What does brae mean?
- The sloping bank of a river valley.
- Any hillside or slope.
Where does brae come from?
The English word is cognate with Old English brǣw, brēaw (“eyelid”), Old High German brāwa (Middle High German brā, modern German Braue (“eyebrow”)), Old Saxon brāwa, brāha (“eyebrow; eyelash”); and is a doublet of bree (“(Scotland) brow; f
Words that rhyme with brae
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brae.
Words that sound like brae
Questions about saying brae
How do you pronounce brae?
Say BRAY. The American pronunciation is /breɪ/. In British English it is /breɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brae?
Brae is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BRAY.
Do Americans and Brits say brae the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /breɪ/ and the British form is /breɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as brae?
Brae sounds the same as bray in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.