How to pronounce bravery
Say it like BRAY-vuh-ree. Bravery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY).
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- BRAY
- vuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bravery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bravery
American and British speakers say bravery in essentially the same way: /ˈbreɪvəri/ in the US and /ˈbreɪvəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAY-vuh-ree.
What does bravery mean?
- a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
- feeling no fear
Where does bravery come from?
Borrowed from Middle French braverie, from braver (“to brave”), or Italian braveria, from bravare (“to brave”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with bravery
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Questions about saying bravery
How do you pronounce bravery?
Say BRAY-vuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪvəri/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪvəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bravery?
Bravery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY). Broken into parts: BRAY · vuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say bravery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbreɪvəri/ and the British form is /ˈbreɪvəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.