How to pronounce brayed
Say it like BRAYD. Brayed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BRAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brayed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of brayed
American and British speakers say brayed in essentially the same way: /breɪd/ in the US and /breɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAYD.
What does brayed mean?
- past participle of bray How to pronounce bray
Words that rhyme with brayed
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Words that sound like brayed
Questions about saying brayed
How do you pronounce brayed?
Say BRAYD. The American pronunciation is /breɪd/. In British English it is /breɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brayed?
Brayed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BRAYD.
Do Americans and Brits say brayed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /breɪd/ and the British form is /breɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as brayed?
Brayed sounds the same as braid in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.