How to pronounce bravely
Say it like BRAYV-lee. Bravely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAYV).
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- BRAYV
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bravely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAYVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bravely
American and British speakers say bravely in essentially the same way: /ˈbreɪvli/ in the US and /ˈbreɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAYV-lee.
What does bravely mean?
- In a brave manner.“The soldiers faced the enemy bravely.”
Where does bravely come from?
From brave + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with bravely
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Questions about saying bravely
How do you pronounce bravely?
Say BRAYV-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪvli/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bravely?
Bravely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAYV). Broken into parts: BRAYV · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say bravely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbreɪvli/ and the British form is /ˈbreɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.