How to pronounce braies
Say it like BRAY. Braies is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BRAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Braies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of braies
American and British speakers say braies in essentially the same way: /breɪ/ in the US and /breɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAY.
What does braies mean?
- Braccae, breeches; an undergarment worn in medieval Europe.
Where does braies come from?
From French braies, from Old French braies, plural of braie, from Latin braca.
Words that rhyme with braies
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of braies.
Words that sound like braies
Questions about saying braies
How do you pronounce braies?
Say BRAY. The American pronunciation is /breɪ/. In British English it is /breɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in braies?
Braies is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BRAY.
Do Americans and Brits say braies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /breɪ/ and the British form is /breɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as braies?
Braies sounds the same as bray in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.