How to Pronounce Brass

To pronounce "brass", say BRASS — one syllable, IPA /bɹɑːs/. 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

/bɹɑːs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “brass”

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

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

What does brass mean?

noun

  1. A metallic alloy of copper and zinc used in many industrial and plumbing applications.
  2. A class of wind instruments, usually made of metal (such as brass), that use vibrations of the player's lips to produce sound; the section of an orchestra that features such instruments

verb

  1. To coat with brass.

adjective

  1. Made of brass, of or pertaining to brass.
  2. Of the colour of brass.

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Words that rhyme with brass

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

asspassimpassecrassmassmorassjackassclasssurpassalaslastharass

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brass"?▾

"Brass" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "brass"?▾

The IPA transcription of "brass" is /bɹɑːs/.

What does "brass" mean?▾

Brass: A metallic alloy of copper and zinc used in many industrial and plumbing applications.

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