How to pronounce brainy
Say it like BRAY-nee. Brainy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY).
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- BRAY
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brainy 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of brainy
American and British speakers say brainy in essentially the same way: /ˈbreɪni/ in the US and /ˈbreɪni/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAY-nee.
What does brainy mean?
- Very intellectually capable.“She's brainy as well as pretty.”
- Of or relating to the brain.
Where does brainy come from?
From Middle English brayny; equivalent to brain + -y.
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Words that rhyme with brainy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brainy.
Questions about saying brainy
How do you pronounce brainy?
Say BRAY-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪni/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brainy?
Brainy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY). Broken into parts: BRAY · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say brainy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbreɪni/ and the British form is /ˈbreɪni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.