How to pronounce brayer
Say it like BRAY-er. Brayer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY).
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- BRAY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brayer 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of brayer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BRAY-uh.
What does brayer mean?
- A hand printing tool, in the US often a roller, used to spread a thin even layer of ink. Early brayers, consisting of a vertical cylinder with a single handle, were designed to break up thick inks before spreading.
- One who brays, or makes the sound of a donkey.
Where does brayer come from?
From bray + -er.
Words that rhyme with brayer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brayer.
Questions about saying brayer
How do you pronounce brayer?
Say BRAY-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brayer?
Brayer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY). Broken into parts: BRAY · er.
Is brayer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbreɪə/ (BRAY-uh).