How to pronounce brainpower
Say it like BRAYN-pow-er. Brainpower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAYN).
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- BRAYN
- pow
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brainpower 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.
- powGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of brainpower
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BRAYN-pow.
What does brainpower mean?
- Mental ability; intelligence.“He applied his brainpower to the problem.”
- Intelligent people considered or regarded as a group.“I suspect the think tank lacks the brainpower to function effectively.”
Where does brainpower come from?
From brain + power.
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Questions about saying brainpower
How do you pronounce brainpower?
Say BRAYN-pow-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪnˌpaʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪnˌpaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brainpower?
Brainpower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAYN). Broken into parts: BRAYN · pow · er.
Is brainpower pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈbreɪnˌpaʊ/ (BRAYN-pow).