How to pronounce brey
Say it like BRAY. Brey is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BRAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brey 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.
American vs British pronunciation of brey
American and British speakers say brey in essentially the same way: /breɪ/ in the US and /breɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAY.
What does brey mean?
- To soften (leather) by twisting, scraping, etc.
Words that rhyme with brey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brey.
Words that sound like brey
Questions about saying brey
How do you pronounce brey?
Say BRAY. The American pronunciation is /breɪ/. In British English it is /breɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brey?
Brey is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BRAY.
Do Americans and Brits say brey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /breɪ/ and the British form is /breɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as brey?
Brey sounds the same as bray in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.