How to pronounce braving
Say it like BRAY-ving. Braving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY).
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- BRAY
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Braving 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.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of braving
American and British speakers say braving in essentially the same way: /ˈbreɪvɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbreɪvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAY-ving.
What does braving mean?
Words that rhyme with braving
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of braving.
Questions about saying braving
How do you pronounce braving?
Say BRAY-ving. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪvɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in braving?
Braving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY). Broken into parts: BRAY · ving.
Do Americans and Brits say braving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbreɪvɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbreɪvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.