How to pronounce braved
Say it like BRAYVD. Braved is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BRAYVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Braved pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAYVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of braved
American and British speakers say braved in essentially the same way: /breɪvd/ in the US and /breɪvd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAYVD.
What does braved mean?
- simple past and past participle of brave How to pronounce brave
Words that rhyme with braved
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of braved.
Questions about saying braved
How do you pronounce braved?
Say BRAYVD. The American pronunciation is /breɪvd/. In British English it is /breɪvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in braved?
Braved is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BRAYVD.
Do Americans and Brits say braved the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /breɪvd/ and the British form is /breɪvd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.