How to pronounce brainer
Say it like BRAY-ner. Brainer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbreɪnɚ/BRAY-ner
UK British/ˈbreɪnə/BRAY-nuh
- BRAY
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brainer 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.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of brainer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BRAY-nuh.
What does brainer mean?
noun
- someone with a certain type of brain
Where does brainer come from?
From brain + -er.
Words that rhyme with brainer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brainer.
Questions about saying brainer
How do you pronounce brainer?
Say BRAY-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brainer?
Brainer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY). Broken into parts: BRAY · ner.
Is brainer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbreɪnə/ (BRAY-nuh).