How to pronounce bragging
Say it like BRAG-ing. Bragging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAG).
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- BRAG
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bragging 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bragging
American and British speakers say bragging in essentially the same way: /ˈbræɡɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbræɡɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAG-ing.
What does bragging mean?
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Words that rhyme with bragging
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Questions about saying bragging
How do you pronounce bragging?
Say BRAG-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbræɡɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbræɡɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bragging?
Bragging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAG). Broken into parts: BRAG · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say bragging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbræɡɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbræɡɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.