How to pronounce bras
Say it like BRAS. Bras is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BRAS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bras pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of bras
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: BRAHZ.
Other ways to say bras
Bras also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- BRAHS /brɑs/
What does bras mean?
- plural of bra How to pronounce bra
Words that rhyme with bras
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bras.
Words that sound like bras
Questions about saying bras
How do you pronounce bras?
Say BRAS. The American pronunciation is /bræs/. In British English it is /brɑːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bras?
Bras is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BRAS.
Is bras pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /brɑːz/ (BRAHZ).
What words sound the same as bras?
Bras sounds the same as brass in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.