How to pronounce brainstorms
Say it like BRAYN-stormz. Brainstorms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAYN).
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- BRAYN
- stormz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brainstorms 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.
- stormzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of brainstorms
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BRAYN-stawmz.
What does brainstorms mean?
- plural of brainstorm How to pronounce brainstorm
- third-person singular simple present indicative of brainstorm How to pronounce brainstorm
Questions about saying brainstorms
How do you pronounce brainstorms?
Say BRAYN-stormz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪnˌstɔrmz/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪnˌstɔːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brainstorms?
Brainstorms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAYN). Broken into parts: BRAYN · stormz.
Is brainstorms 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 /ˈbreɪnˌstɔːmz/ (BRAYN-stawmz).