How to pronounce bravo
Say it like BRAH-voh. Bravo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAH).
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- BRAH
- voh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bravo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bravo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BRAH-voh.
What does bravo mean?
- a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed“his assassins were hunted down like animals”“assassinators of kings and emperors”
- a cry of approval as from an audience at the end of great performance
- applaud with shouts of bravo or brava
Where does bravo come from?
Borrowed from Italian bravo.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying bravo
How do you pronounce bravo?
Say BRAH-voh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɑvoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbrɑːvəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bravo?
Bravo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAH). Broken into parts: BRAH · voh.
Is bravo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbrɑːvəʊ/ (BRAH-voh).