How to Pronounce Bran

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

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Letters

/ˈbɹæn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bran”

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

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

What does bran mean?

noun

  1. The broken coat of the seed of wheat, rye, or other cereal grain, separated from the flour or meal by sifting or bolting; the coarse, chaffy part of ground grain.
  2. The European carrion crow.

Words that rhyme with bran

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

deadpanspandivanclanmanpanfanqueancaravancatamaranharmattantran

Related words

oatroughagefibermashherdefencesavingsound

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bran"?▾

"Bran" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bran"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bran" is /ˈbɹæn/.

What does "bran" mean?▾

Bran: The broken coat of the seed of wheat, rye, or other cereal grain, separated from the flour or meal by sifting or bolting; the coarse, chaffy part of ground grain.

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