How to pronounce Brittany
Say it like BRIT-uh-nee. Brittany has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIT).
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- BRIT
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brittany pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Brittany
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BRIT-uh-nee.
What does Brittany mean?
- A cultural region, historical province, and peninsula in northwest France.
- An administrative region of northwest France, including most of the historic region of Brittany.
Where does Brittany come from?
Inherited from Middle English Bretany, Brytany, itself borrowed from Medieval Latin Britannia, applied to Brittany from at least the 6th century, and reinforced by Middle French Bretagne.
Words that rhyme with Brittany
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Brittany.
Questions about saying Brittany
How do you pronounce Brittany?
Say BRIT-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɪtəni/. In British English it is /ˈbrɪtəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Brittany?
Brittany has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIT). Broken into parts: BRIT · uh · nee.
Is Brittany pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈbrɪtəni/ (BRIT-uh-nee).