How to pronounce brannigan
Say it like BRAN-ih-gun. Brannigan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAN).
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- BRAN
- ih
- gun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brannigan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of brannigan
American and British speakers say brannigan in essentially the same way: /ˈbrænɪɡən/ in the US and /ˈbrænɪɡən/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAN-ih-gun.
What does brannigan mean?
- binge, bender, booze-up (where alcohol is drunk)
- brawl, fight
Where does brannigan come from?
Bran(n)- refers to an ancient king of Wales, his name meaning "raven" in Old Welsh.
Questions about saying brannigan
How do you pronounce brannigan?
Say BRAN-ih-gun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrænɪɡən/. In British English it is /ˈbrænɪɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brannigan?
Brannigan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAN). Broken into parts: BRAN · ih · gun.
Do Americans and Brits say brannigan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrænɪɡən/ and the British form is /ˈbrænɪɡən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.