How to pronounce brag
Say it like BRAG. Brag is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BRAG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brag pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of brag
American and British speakers say brag in essentially the same way: /bræɡ/ in the US and /bræɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAG.
What does brag mean?
- To boast; to talk with excessive pride about what one has, is able to do, or has done; often as an attempt to popularize oneself.“to brag of one’s exploits, courage, or money”
- A boast or boasting; bragging; ostentatious pretence or self-glorification.
- The thing which is boasted of.
- Excellent; first-rate.
Where does brag come from?
From Middle English braggen (“to make a loud noise; to speak boastfully”) of uncertain origin.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with brag
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Questions about saying brag
How do you pronounce brag?
Say BRAG. The American pronunciation is /bræɡ/. In British English it is /bræɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brag?
Brag is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BRAG.
Do Americans and Brits say brag the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bræɡ/ and the British form is /bræɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.