How to pronounce bravura
Say it like bruh-VYUUR-uh. Bravura has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYUUR).
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- bruh
- VYUUR
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bravura pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bravura
American and British speakers say bravura in essentially the same way: /brəˈvjʊrə/ in the US and /brəˈvjʊərə/ in the UK.
British respelling: bruh-VYOOR-uh.
What does bravura mean?
- A highly technical or difficult piece, usually written for effect.
- A display of daring.
- Highly showy; ostentatious.
Where does bravura come from?
From Italian bravura (“skill”), from bravo (“good, skilful”).
Words that rhyme with bravura
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bravura.
Questions about saying bravura
How do you pronounce bravura?
Say bruh-VYUUR-uh. The American pronunciation is /brəˈvjʊrə/. In British English it is /brəˈvjʊərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bravura?
Bravura has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYUUR). Broken into parts: bruh · VYUUR · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say bravura the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /brəˈvjʊrə/ and the British form is /brəˈvjʊərə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.