How to pronounce brawny
Say it like BRAW-nee. Brawny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAW).
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- BRAW
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brawny pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of brawny
American and British speakers say brawny in essentially the same way: /ˈbrɔni/ in the US and /ˈbrɔːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAW-nee.
What does brawny mean?
- Characterized by brawn; muscular, thewy; strong.“Rattler was a big, brawny fellow, and he stepped up in front of me, rolling up his sleeves.”
- Calloused; hardened.
Where does brawny come from?
From Middle English brawny; equivalent to brawn + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with brawny
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Questions about saying brawny
How do you pronounce brawny?
Say BRAW-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɔni/. In British English it is /ˈbrɔːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brawny?
Brawny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAW). Broken into parts: BRAW · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say brawny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrɔni/ and the British form is /ˈbrɔːni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.