How to pronounce braids
Say it like BRAYDZ. Braids is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BRAYDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Braids pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAYDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of braids
American and British speakers say braids in essentially the same way: /breɪdz/ in the US and /breɪdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAYDZ.
What does braids mean?
- plural of braid How to pronounce braid
- third-person singular simple present indicative of braid How to pronounce braid
Words that rhyme with braids
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of braids.
Questions about saying braids
How do you pronounce braids?
Say BRAYDZ. The American pronunciation is /breɪdz/. In British English it is /breɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in braids?
Braids is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BRAYDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say braids the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /breɪdz/ and the British form is /breɪdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.