How to pronounce bravado
Say it like bruh-VAH-doh. Bravado has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAH).
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US American/brəˈvɑdoʊ/bruh-VAH-doh
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- bruh
- VAH
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bravado 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.
- VAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does bravado mean?
noun
- A swaggering show of defiance or courage.“The angry customer stood in the middle of the showroom and voiced his complaints with loud bravado.”
- A superficial show of courage.
Where does bravado come from?
From French bravade (“bragging or boasting”), from Italian bravata, from verb bravare (“brag, boast”), from bravo.
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Questions about saying bravado
How do you pronounce bravado?
Say bruh-VAH-doh. The American pronunciation is /brəˈvɑdoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bravado?
Bravado has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAH). Broken into parts: bruh · VAH · doh.