How to pronounce braggadocious
Say it like brag-uh-DOH-shus. Braggadocious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH).
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- brag
- uh
- DOH
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Braggadocious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bragGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of braggadocious
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: brag-uh-DOH-shus.
What does braggadocious mean?
- Exhibiting braggadocio; characterized by empty boasts.
Where does braggadocious come from?
From braggadocio + -ous.
Words that rhyme with braggadocious
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Questions about saying braggadocious
How do you pronounce braggadocious?
Say brag-uh-DOH-shus. The American pronunciation is /ˌbræɡəˈdoʊʃəs/. In British English it is /ˌbræɡəˈdəʊʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in braggadocious?
Braggadocious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH). Broken into parts: brag · uh · DOH · shus.
Is braggadocious pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌbræɡəˈdəʊʃəs/ (brag-uh-DOH-shus).