How to Pronounce Brainy

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈbɹeɪni/

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💡 Tip for remembering “brainy”

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

What does brainy mean?

adjective

  1. Very intellectually capable.

Synonyms

cleversmart

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Words that rhyme with brainy

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zanymiscellanygrainyveinychanyrainywaneymanietrainyslaneyhusseinicheyney

Related words

intelligentbrilliantcleverbrightsmartintellectualintellectedintellectualizable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brainy"?▾

"Brainy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "brainy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "brainy" is /ˈbɹeɪni/.

What does "brainy" mean?▾

Brainy: Very intellectually capable.

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