How to pronounce brass
Say it like BRAS. Brass is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BRAS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brass 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 brass
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: BRAHS.
What does brass mean?
- an alloy of copper and zinc
- a wind instrument that consists of a brass tube (usually of variable length) that is blown by means of a cup-shaped or funnel-shaped mouthpiece
- the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something“he claims that the present administration is corrupt”“the governance of an association is responsible to its members”
Where does brass come from?
In the military sense an ellipsis of the brass hats.
Words that rhyme with brass
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brass.
Questions about saying brass
How do you pronounce brass?
Say BRAS. The American pronunciation is /bræs/. In British English it is /brɑːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brass?
Brass is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BRAS.
Is brass 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 /brɑːs/ (BRAHS).