How to Pronounce Brave

To pronounce "brave", say BRAV-e — 2 syllables, IPA /bɹeɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/bɹeɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “brave”

"brave" has 2 syllables: brav-e. It rhymes with enclave and waive, if that helps it stick.

What does brave mean?

noun

  1. A Native American warrior.
  2. A man daring beyond discretion; a bully.

verb

  1. To encounter with courage and fortitude, to defy, to provoke.

    “After braving tricks on the high-dive, he braved a jump off the first diving platform.”

  2. To adorn; to make fine or showy.

adjective

  1. Strong in the face of fear; courageous.
  2. Having any sort of superiority or excellence.

Synonyms

bolddaringdoughtyorpedresilientstalwart

Antonyms

cowardlyfearfulmeanweak

Words that rhyme with brave

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enclavewaivecravewaveknavelaveconcavecavedepraveconclaveraveshave

Related words

courageousstoutheartedlionheartedvaliantintrepidmettlesomevalorousgallant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brave"?▾

"Brave" has 2 syllables: brav · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "brave"?▾

The IPA transcription of "brave" is /bɹeɪv/.

What does "brave" mean?▾

Brave: A Native American warrior.

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