How to pronounce brassiere
Say it like bruh-ZIH-er. Brassiere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIH).
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- bruh
- ZIH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brassiere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZIHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of brassiere
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BRAZ-ee-air.
What does brassiere mean?
- Synonym of bra.
Where does brassiere come from?
Borrowed from French brassière.
Words that rhyme with brassiere
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brassiere.
Questions about saying brassiere
How do you pronounce brassiere?
Say bruh-ZIH-er. The American pronunciation is /brəˈzɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbræziɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brassiere?
Brassiere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIH). Broken into parts: bruh · ZIH · er.
Is brassiere pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈbræziɛə/ (BRAZ-ee-air).