How to Pronounce Brash

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

brash

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying brash, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

1

Syllable

5

Letters

/bɹæʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “brash”

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

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

What does brash mean?

noun

  1. A rash or eruption; a sudden or transient fit of sickness.
  2. A sudden burst of rain.

verb

  1. To disturb.

adjective

  1. (of people or behaviour) Overly bold or self-assertive to the point of being insensitive, tactless or impudent; shameless.

    “a brash young businessman; a brash tabloid; a brash sense of humour”

  2. (of actions) Overly bold, impetuous or rash.

Synonyms

audaciousbrassybrazencockyundiplomaticflashygarishloud

Hear “brash” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with brash

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dashcacherashashgashsmashclashlashthrashcrashmashbacklash

Related words

temerariouscheekydaredevilnervyforwardboldimpudentsassy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brash"?▾

"Brash" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "brash"?▾

The IPA transcription of "brash" is /bɹæʃ/.

What does "brash" mean?▾

Brash: A rash or eruption; a sudden or transient fit of sickness.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “brash” in the full dictionary →