How to Pronounce Brands

To pronounce "brands", say BRANDS — one syllable. 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

BRANDS

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💡 Tip for remembering “brands”

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

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

What does brands 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

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Words that rhyme with brands

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

stainbladesteelswordmarkmarquemakefirebrand

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brands"?▾

"Brands" has one syllable.

What does "brands" mean?▾

Brands: A conflagration; a flame.

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