How to pronounce brat
Say it like BRAT. Brat is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BRAT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of brat
American and British speakers say brat in essentially the same way: /bræt/ in the US and /bræt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAT.
What does brat mean?
- A human child.
- The qualities possessed by a confident and assertive woman.
- A child (at any age) of an active member of the military or the diplomatic service.“an army brat”
- To act in a bratty manner as the submissive.
- Characteristic of a confident and assertive woman.
Where does brat come from?
In the sense "characteristic of a confident and assertive woman", coined by English singer and songwriter Charli XCX in her 2024 album Brat, though occasional earlier uses of the word with a "reclaimed" or ironic, positive connotation exist
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with brat
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Questions about saying brat
How do you pronounce brat?
Say BRAT. The American pronunciation is /bræt/. In British English it is /bræt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brat?
Brat is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BRAT.
Do Americans and Brits say brat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bræt/ and the British form is /bræt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.