How to Pronounce Braille

To pronounce "braille", say BRAILL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /bɹeɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/bɹeɪl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “braille”

"braille" has 2 syllables: braill-e. It rhymes with wail and gale, if that helps it stick.

What does braille mean?

noun

A system of writing invented by Louis Braille, in which letters and some combinations of letters are represented by raised dots arranged in three rows of two dots each and are read by the blind and partially sighted using the fingertips.

verb

To write in, or convert into, the braille writing system.
“I played back my recorded notes and brailled them.”

adjective

Of, relating to or written in braille.

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Words that rhyme with braille

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "braille"?▾

"Braille" has 2 syllables: braill · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "braille"?▾

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

What does "braille" mean?▾

Braille: A system of writing invented by Louis Braille, in which letters and some combinations of letters are represented by raised dots arranged in three rows of two dots each and are read by the blind and partially sighted using the fingertips.

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