How to pronounce faussebraye
Say it like FOHS-bray. Faussebraye has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOHS).
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- FOHS
- bray
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Faussebraye pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- brayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of faussebraye
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOHS-bray.
What does faussebraye mean?
- A second rampart, exterior and parallel to the main rampart, and considerably below its level.
Where does faussebraye come from?
From French fausse-braie.
Questions about saying faussebraye
How do you pronounce faussebraye?
Say FOHS-bray. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊsbreɪ/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊsbreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in faussebraye?
Faussebraye has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOHS). Broken into parts: FOHS · bray.
Is faussebraye pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈfəʊsbreɪ/ (FOHS-bray).