How to pronounce braves
Say it like BRAYVZ. Braves is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BRAYVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Braves pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAYVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of braves
American and British speakers say braves in essentially the same way: /breɪvz/ in the US and /breɪvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAYVZ.
What does braves mean?
- plural of brave How to pronounce brave
- third-person singular simple present indicative of brave How to pronounce brave
Questions about saying braves
How do you pronounce braves?
Say BRAYVZ. The American pronunciation is /breɪvz/. In British English it is /breɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in braves?
Braves is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BRAYVZ.
Do Americans and Brits say braves the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /breɪvz/ and the British form is /breɪvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.