How to pronounce briefcases
Say it like BREEF-kay-siz. Briefcases has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BREEF).
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- BREEF
- kay
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Briefcases 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.
- kayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of briefcases
American and British speakers say briefcases in essentially the same way: /ˈbrifˌkeɪsɪz/ in the US and /ˈbriːfˌkeɪsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BREEF-kay-siz.
What does briefcases mean?
- plural of briefcase How to pronounce briefcase
Questions about saying briefcases
How do you pronounce briefcases?
Say BREEF-kay-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrifˌkeɪsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈbriːfˌkeɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in briefcases?
Briefcases has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BREEF). Broken into parts: BREEF · kay · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say briefcases the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrifˌkeɪsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈbriːfˌkeɪsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.