How to Pronounce Bracing

To pronounce "bracing", say BRAC-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɹeɪsɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbɹeɪsɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bracing”

"bracing" has 2 syllables: brac-ing. It rhymes with facing and tracing, if that helps it stick.

What does bracing mean?

verb

  1. To prepare for something bad, such as an impact or blow.

    “All hands, brace for impact!”

  2. To place in a position for resisting pressure; to hold firmly.

    “He braced himself against the crowd.”

noun

  1. That which braces.
  2. A brace.

adjective

  1. Invigorating or stimulating.

Words that rhyme with bracing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

facingtracingdebasingpacingembracinglacingchasingcasingplacingdisplacingracingbasing

Related words

invigoratingbriskrefreshingrefreshfulfreshtonicenergizingdocking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bracing"?▾

"Bracing" has 2 syllables: brac · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "bracing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bracing" is /ˈbɹeɪsɪŋ/.

What does "bracing" mean?▾

Bracing: To prepare for something bad, such as an impact or blow.

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