How to pronounce briefcase
Say it like BREEF-kays. Briefcase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BREEF).
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- BREEF
- kays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Briefcase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BREEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kaysGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of briefcase
American and British speakers say briefcase in essentially the same way: /ˈbrifˌkeɪs/ in the US and /ˈbriːfˌkeɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BREEF-kays.
What does briefcase mean?
- A case used for carrying documents, especially for business.
- In Microsoft Windows, a folder that supports file synchronization between itself and another folder.
Where does briefcase come from?
From brief + case.
Questions about saying briefcase
How do you pronounce briefcase?
Say BREEF-kays. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrifˌkeɪs/. In British English it is /ˈbriːfˌkeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in briefcase?
Briefcase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BREEF). Broken into parts: BREEF · kays.
Do Americans and Brits say briefcase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrifˌkeɪs/ and the British form is /ˈbriːfˌkeɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.