How to pronounce bree
Say it like BREE. Bree is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BREE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bree pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bree
American and British speakers say bree in essentially the same way: /bri/ in the US and /briː/ in the UK.
British respelling: BREE.
What does bree mean?
- The brow; forehead.
- Broth.
Where does bree come from?
From Middle English brewe, bre, bregh, from Old English brēġ (“eyelid”) (Anglian dialect).
Words that rhyme with bree
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bree.
Questions about saying bree
How do you pronounce bree?
Say BREE. The American pronunciation is /bri/. In British English it is /briː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bree?
Bree is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BREE.
Do Americans and Brits say bree the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bri/ and the British form is /briː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.