How to pronounce Brazilian
Say it like bruh-ZIL-yun. Brazilian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIL).
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- bruh
- ZIL
- yun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brazilian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Brazilian
American and British speakers say Brazilian in essentially the same way: /brəˈzɪljən/ in the US and /brəˈzɪljən/ in the UK.
British respelling: bruh-ZIL-yun.
What does Brazilian mean?
- of or relating to or characteristic of Brazil or the people of Brazil
- a native or inhabitant of Brazil
Words that rhyme with Brazilian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Brazilian.
Questions about saying Brazilian
How do you pronounce Brazilian?
Say bruh-ZIL-yun. The American pronunciation is /brəˈzɪljən/. In British English it is /brəˈzɪljən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Brazilian?
Brazilian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIL). Broken into parts: bruh · ZIL · yun.
Do Americans and Brits say Brazilian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /brəˈzɪljən/ and the British form is /brəˈzɪljən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.