How to Pronounce Brackets

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈbɹækɪts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “brackets”

"brackets" has 2 syllables: brack-ets. It rhymes with rackets and jackets, if that helps it stick.

What does brackets mean?

noun

  1. A fixture attached to a wall to hold up a shelf.
  2. Any intermediate object that connects a smaller part to a larger part, the smaller part typically projecting sideways from the larger part.

verb

  1. To support by means of mechanical brackets.
  2. To enclose in typographical brackets.

Synonyms

parensparenthesesbenchmark

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Words that rhyme with brackets

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racketsjacketsracquetspacketsachatz

Related words

archesarcsbandsbracescarrierscategoriesclamps

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brackets"?▾

"Brackets" has 2 syllables: brack · ets.

What is the IPA transcription of "brackets"?▾

The IPA transcription of "brackets" is /ˈbɹækɪts/.

What does "brackets" mean?▾

Brackets: A fixture attached to a wall to hold up a shelf.

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