How to pronounce brazenly
Say it like BRAY-zun-lee. Brazenly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY).
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- BRAY
- zun
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brazenly 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.
- zunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of brazenly
American and British speakers say brazenly in essentially the same way: /ˈbreɪzənli/ in the US and /ˈbreɪzənli/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAY-zun-lee.
What does brazenly mean?
- In a brazen (shamelessly shocking and offensive) manner.
- Boldly or cheekily.
Where does brazenly come from?
From brazen + -ly.
Questions about saying brazenly
How do you pronounce brazenly?
Say BRAY-zun-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪzənli/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪzənli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brazenly?
Brazenly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY). Broken into parts: BRAY · zun · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say brazenly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbreɪzənli/ and the British form is /ˈbreɪzənli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.