How to pronounce brassy
Say it like BRAS-ee. Brassy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAS).
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- BRAS
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brassy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of brassy
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: BRAH-see.
What does brassy mean?
- Resembling brass.“The cup had a brassy color.”
- Impudent; impudently bold.“Don’t get brassy with me, young lady!”
- Unfeeling; pitiless.
- Alternative form of brassie (“type of golf club”).
- Kyphosus vaigiensis, a fish found in southeast Asia.
Where does brassy come from?
From brass + -y (suffix forming adjectives meaning “having the quality of”).
Words that rhyme with brassy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brassy.
Questions about saying brassy
How do you pronounce brassy?
Say BRAS-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbræsi/. In British English it is /ˈbrɑːsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brassy?
Brassy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAS). Broken into parts: BRAS · ee.
Is brassy 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 /ˈbrɑːsi/ (BRAH-see).