How to Pronounce Bravado

To pronounce "bravado", say BRAV-ad-o — 3 syllables, IPA /brəˈvɑːdoʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/brəˈvɑːdoʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bravado”

"bravado" has 3 syllables: brav-ad-o. It rhymes with desperado and avocado, if that helps it stick.

What does bravado mean?

noun

  1. A swaggering show of defiance or courage.

    “The angry customer stood in the middle of the showroom and voiced his complaints with loud bravado.”

  2. A false show of courage.

verb

  1. To swagger; to brag.

Words that rhyme with bravado

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

desperadoavocadocoloradodoradotostadoabbadoincommunicadolaudoradogranadocorradorinaudo

Related words

blusterswashbravuraprowessbraveryvaliantswankbadass

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bravado"?▾

"Bravado" has 3 syllables: brav · ad · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "bravado"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bravado" is /brəˈvɑːdoʊ/.

What does "bravado" mean?▾

Bravado: A swaggering show of defiance or courage.

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