How to Pronounce Brail

To pronounce "brail", say BRAIL — one syllable, IPA /bɹeɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/bɹeɪl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “brail”

"brail" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with wail and gale, if that helps it stick.

What does brail mean?

noun

  1. A small rope used to truss up sails.
  2. A thong of soft leather to bind up a hawk's wing.

verb

  1. To reef, shorten or strike sail using brails.

Words that rhyme with brail

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wailgaleavailfrailassailtravailprevailentailstaleunveilailbale

Related words

ropebandbridlebracetrusstackboatropebolt-rope

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brail"?▾

"Brail" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "brail"?▾

The IPA transcription of "brail" is /bɹeɪl/.

What does "brail" mean?▾

Brail: A small rope used to truss up sails.

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