How to Pronounce Bracken

To pronounce "bracken", say BRACK-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɹækən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbɹækən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bracken”

"bracken" has 2 syllables: brack-en. It rhymes with slacken and chaconne, if that helps it stick.

What does bracken mean?

noun

  1. Any of several coarse ferns, of the genus Pteridium, that form dense thickets; often poisonous to livestock.
  2. An area of countryside heavily populated by this fern.

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Words that rhyme with bracken

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slackenchaconneblackenflaconlakinmakinraconyakinslakinhakon

Related words

brakefernbrakebramblethornbushrockbrakecliffbrake

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bracken"?▾

"Bracken" has 2 syllables: brack · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "bracken"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bracken" is /ˈbɹækən/.

What does "bracken" mean?▾

Bracken: Any of several coarse ferns, of the genus Pteridium, that form dense thickets; often poisonous to livestock.

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