How to Pronounce Braise

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/bɹeɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “braise”

"braise" has 2 syllables: brais-e. It rhymes with gaze and malaise, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: brase — easy to mix up when writing.

What does braise mean?

noun

  1. A dish (usually meat) prepared by braising.

    “Pot roast is typically a braise, as is osso buco.”

  2. A sauce used for braising.

    “Braised cabbage is cooked in a braise of sliced bacon, one or two thickly sliced onions, one or two sliced carrots, parsley, thyme, a bay leaf, and stock to nearly cover.”

verb

  1. To cook in a small amount of liquid, in a covered pan, somewhere between steaming and boiling.

noun

  1. A kind of small charcoal used for roasting ore.

Words that rhyme with braise

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gazemalaisehazeblazedazeblaseappraiseablazeraisegrazepraisecraze

Related words

braiserbroilbroilingbroastdaubesauerbratenpilafblazer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "braise"?▾

"Braise" has 2 syllables: brais · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "braise"?▾

The IPA transcription of "braise" is /bɹeɪz/.

What does "braise" mean?▾

Braise: A dish (usually meat) prepared by braising.

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