How to pronounce braize
Say it like BRAYZ. Braize is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BRAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Braize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of braize
American and British speakers say braize in essentially the same way: /breɪz/ in the US and /breɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAYZ.
What does braize mean?
- A European marine fish, Pagrus pagrus, allied to the American scup; the becker. The name is sometimes applied to the related species.
- Dated form of braise (“meat cooked by braising”).
- Alternative spelling of braze (small charcoal for melting ore)
- Dated form of braise.
Where does braize come from?
Unknown. Perhaps akin to English barse (“bass, perch”) and English bream.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with braize
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Questions about saying braize
How do you pronounce braize?
Say BRAYZ. The American pronunciation is /breɪz/. In British English it is /breɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in braize?
Braize is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BRAYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say braize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /breɪz/ and the British form is /breɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.