How to Pronounce Brand

To pronounce "brand", say BRAND — one syllable, IPA /bɹand/. 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

/bɹand/

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💡 Tip for remembering “brand”

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

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

What does brand mean?

noun

  1. A conflagration; a flame.
  2. A piece of burning wood or peat, or a glowing cinder.

    “To burn something to brands and ashes.”

verb

  1. To burn the flesh with a hot iron, either as a marker (for criminals, slaves etc.) or to cauterise a wound.

    “When they caught him, he was branded and then locked up.”

  2. To mark (especially cattle) with a brand as proof of ownership.

    “The ranch hands had to brand every new calf by lunchtime.”

Synonyms

brand namelogomarqueproprietary nametrademarktradenamegood namename

Words that rhyme with brand

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reprimandcommandexpanddemandunderstandbandlandstandoffhandgrandhinterlandhand

Related words

stainbladesteelswordmarkmarquemakefirebrand

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brand"?▾

"Brand" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "brand"?▾

The IPA transcription of "brand" is /bɹand/.

What does "brand" mean?▾

Brand: A conflagration; a flame.

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