How to pronounce braggart
Say it like BRAG-ert. Braggart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAG).
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- BRAG
- ert
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Braggart 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.
- ertKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of braggart
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: BRAG-aht.
What does braggart mean?
- Someone who constantly brags or boasts.
- Characterized by boasting; boastful.
Where does braggart come from?
From Middle French bragard (“bragging, flaunting, vain", also "a showy, arrogant individual”), from braguer (“to boast, brag”).
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Questions about saying braggart
How do you pronounce braggart?
Say BRAG-ert. The American pronunciation is /ˈbræɡɚt/. In British English it is /ˈbræɡɑːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in braggart?
Braggart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAG). Broken into parts: BRAG · ert.
Is braggart pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbræɡɑːt/ (BRAG-aht).