How to pronounce brigand
Say it like BRIG-und. Brigand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIG).
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- BRIG
- und
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brigand pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- undKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of brigand
American and British speakers say brigand in essentially the same way: /ˈbrɪɡənd/ in the US and /ˈbrɪɡənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRIG-und.
What does brigand mean?
- An outlaw or bandit.
Where does brigand come from?
From Middle English brigaunt, bregaund circa 1400, from Old French brigand (“foot soldier”) attested from 1421, from Italian briga (“trouble, bother”), perhaps ultimately of Proto-Germanic or Celtic origin.
Words that rhyme with brigand
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brigand.
Questions about saying brigand
How do you pronounce brigand?
Say BRIG-und. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɪɡənd/. In British English it is /ˈbrɪɡənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brigand?
Brigand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIG). Broken into parts: BRIG · und.
Do Americans and Brits say brigand the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrɪɡənd/ and the British form is /ˈbrɪɡənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.