How to pronounce brashness
Say it like BRASH-nus. Brashness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRASH).
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- BRASH
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brashness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of brashness
American and British speakers say brashness in essentially the same way: /ˈbræʃnəs/ in the US and /ˈbræʃnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRASH-nus.
What does brashness mean?
- The characteristic of being brash.
Where does brashness come from?
From brash + -ness.
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Questions about saying brashness
How do you pronounce brashness?
Say BRASH-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈbræʃnəs/. In British English it is /ˈbræʃnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brashness?
Brashness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRASH). Broken into parts: BRASH · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say brashness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbræʃnəs/ and the British form is /ˈbræʃnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.