How to pronounce brattice
Say it like BRAT-is. Brattice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAT).
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- BRAT
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brattice 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.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of brattice
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BRAT-is.
What does brattice mean?
- A partition in a coal mine, made from wood or from canvas sheeting coated in tar.
- To divide into partitions of this kind.
Where does brattice come from?
Inherited from Middle English bretage, bretace, from Old French bretesce, bretesche, breteske, from Late Latin brittisca.
Words that rhyme with brattice
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brattice.
Questions about saying brattice
How do you pronounce brattice?
Say BRAT-is. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrætɪs/. In British English it is /ˈbrætɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brattice?
Brattice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAT). Broken into parts: BRAT · is.
Is brattice pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈbrætɪs/ (BRAT-is).