How to pronounce brainteaser
Say it like BRAYN-tee-zer. Brainteaser has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAYN).
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- BRAYN
- tee
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brainteaser 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.
- teeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of brainteaser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BRAYN-tee-zuh.
What does brainteaser mean?
- A problem or puzzle devised to exercise the brain and mind.“She bought me a book of brainteasers, which is both entertaining and also supposedly good for decreasing dementia risk.”
- Any difficult problem or puzzle.“Trying to figure out how to square this circle is a brainteaser to say the least.”
Where does brainteaser come from?
From brain + teaser.
Questions about saying brainteaser
How do you pronounce brainteaser?
Say BRAYN-tee-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪnˌtizɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪnˌtiːzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brainteaser?
Brainteaser has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAYN). Broken into parts: BRAYN · tee · zer.
Is brainteaser 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 /ˈbreɪnˌtiːzə/ (BRAYN-tee-zuh).