How to pronounce bris
Say it like BRIS. Bris is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BRIS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bris pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bris
American and British speakers say bris in essentially the same way: /brɪs/ in the US and /brɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRIS.
What does bris mean?
- Ritual male circumcision; the ceremony in which this is performed.
Words that rhyme with bris
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bris.
Questions about saying bris
How do you pronounce bris?
Say BRIS. The American pronunciation is /brɪs/. In British English it is /brɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bris?
Bris is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BRIS.
Do Americans and Brits say bris the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /brɪs/ and the British form is /brɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.