How to pronounce brisure
Say it like brih-ZYOOR. Brisure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZYOOR).
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- brih
- ZYOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brisure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- brihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZYOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of brisure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: brih-ZYOOR.
What does brisure mean?
- Any part of a rampart or parapet which deviates from the general direction.
- A mark of cadency or difference.
Where does brisure come from?
From French brisure, from briser (“to break”).
Words that rhyme with brisure
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brisure.
Questions about saying brisure
How do you pronounce brisure?
Say brih-ZYOOR. The American pronunciation is /brɪˈzjʊr/. In British English it is /brɪˈzjʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brisure?
Brisure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZYOOR). Broken into parts: brih · ZYOOR.
Is brisure pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /brɪˈzjʊə/ (brih-ZYOOR).