How to pronounce brevet
Say it like bruh-VET. Brevet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VET).
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- bruh
- VET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brevet 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.
- VETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of brevet
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: BREV-it.
What does brevet mean?
- A military document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily, but without an increase in pay.
- A warrant from the government, granting a privilege, title, or dignity, as in France.
- An authoritative grant or mark of recognition; a seal of approval.
- To promote by brevet.
Where does brevet come from?
Inherited from the Middle English brevet (“official letter”), from the Anglo-Norman diminutive of bref (“letter”), from the Latin brevis (“short”), whence brief.
Words that rhyme with brevet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brevet.
Questions about saying brevet
How do you pronounce brevet?
Say bruh-VET. The American pronunciation is /brəˈvɛt/. In British English it is /ˈbrɛvɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brevet?
Brevet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VET). Broken into parts: bruh · VET.
Is brevet pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈbrɛvɪt/ (BREV-it).