How to pronounce braille
Say it like BRAYL. Braille is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BRAYL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Braille pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of braille
American and British speakers say braille in essentially the same way: /breɪl/ in the US and /breɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAYL.
What does braille mean?
- A system of writing in which letters and some combinations of letters are represented by raised dots arranged in three or four rows of two dots each and are read by the blind and partially sighted using the fingertips.
- To write in, or convert into, the braille writing system.“I played back my recorded notes and brailled them.”
- to identify something by touch.
- Of, relating to or written in braille.
Where does braille come from?
Borrowed from French braille, named after French educator Louis Braille (1809–1852).
Words that rhyme with braille
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of braille.
Questions about saying braille
How do you pronounce braille?
Say BRAYL. The American pronunciation is /breɪl/. In British English it is /breɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in braille?
Braille is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BRAYL.
Do Americans and Brits say braille the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /breɪl/ and the British form is /breɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.