How to pronounce brivet
Say it like BRIV-it. Brivet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIV).
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- BRIV
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brivet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of brivet
American and British speakers say brivet in essentially the same way: /ˈbrɪvɪt/ in the US and /ˈbrɪvɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRIV-it.
What does brivet mean?
- To wander an area, or look through items, without specific purpose or to satisfy idle curiosity, especially in a furtive and illicit manner.“Once Melanie had left the house, I entered her bedroom and began to brivet around.”
Words that rhyme with brivet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brivet.
Questions about saying brivet
How do you pronounce brivet?
Say BRIV-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɪvɪt/. In British English it is /ˈbrɪvɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brivet?
Brivet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIV). Broken into parts: BRIV · it.
Do Americans and Brits say brivet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrɪvɪt/ and the British form is /ˈbrɪvɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.