How to pronounce braindead
Say it like BRAYN-ded. Braindead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAYN).
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- BRAYN
- ded
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Braindead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- dedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of braindead
American and British speakers say braindead in essentially the same way: /ˈbreɪnˌdɛd/ in the US and /ˈbreɪnˌdɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAYN-ded.
What does braindead mean?
- Alternative form of brain-dead.
- Alternative form of brain-dead.
Where does braindead come from?
From brain + dead.
Questions about saying braindead
How do you pronounce braindead?
Say BRAYN-ded. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪnˌdɛd/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪnˌdɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in braindead?
Braindead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAYN). Broken into parts: BRAYN · ded.
Do Americans and Brits say braindead the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbreɪnˌdɛd/ and the British form is /ˈbreɪnˌdɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.