How to pronounce brazier
Say it like BRAY-zher. Brazier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY).
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- BRAY
- zher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brazier 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.
- zherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of brazier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BRAY-zhuh.
What does brazier mean?
- A worker in brass; a brassworker.
- An upright standing or hanging metal bowl used for holding burning coal for a source of light or heat.
Where does brazier come from?
From Middle English brasiere, from brasen (“to cover with brass”), from Old English brasian, bræsian (“to cover with brass”).
Questions about saying brazier
How do you pronounce brazier?
Say BRAY-zher. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brazier?
Brazier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY). Broken into parts: BRAY · zher.
Is brazier 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 /ˈbreɪʒə/ (BRAY-zhuh).