How to pronounce brigade
Say it like bruh-GAYD. Brigade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAYD).
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- bruh
- GAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brigade 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.
- GAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of brigade
American and British speakers say brigade in essentially the same way: /brəˈɡeɪd/ in the US and /brɪˈɡeɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: brih-GAYD.
What does brigade mean?
- army unit smaller than a division
- form or unite into a brigade
Where does brigade come from?
Borrowed from French brigade.
Words that rhyme with brigade
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brigade.
Questions about saying brigade
How do you pronounce brigade?
Say bruh-GAYD. The American pronunciation is /brəˈɡeɪd/. In British English it is /brɪˈɡeɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brigade?
Brigade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAYD). Broken into parts: bruh · GAYD.
Do Americans and Brits say brigade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /brəˈɡeɪd/ and the British form is /brɪˈɡeɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.