How to pronounce bricklayer
Say it like BRIK-lay-er. Bricklayer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIK).
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- BRIK
- lay
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bricklayer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bricklayer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BRIK-lay-uh.
What does bricklayer mean?
- A craftsman who builds walls and suchlike out of bricks.
Where does bricklayer come from?
From Middle English brekelayeer, brekelayer, equivalent to brick + layer.
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Questions about saying bricklayer
How do you pronounce bricklayer?
Say BRIK-lay-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɪˌkleɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbrɪˌkleɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bricklayer?
Bricklayer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIK). Broken into parts: BRIK · lay · er.
Is bricklayer 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 /ˈbrɪˌkleɪə/ (BRIK-lay-uh).