To pronounce "bravery", say BRAV-ery — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɹeɪvəɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈbɹeɪvəɹi/
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"bravery" has 2 syllables: brav-ery. It rhymes with unsavory and slavery, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Bravery" has 2 syllables: brav · ery.
The IPA transcription of "bravery" is /ˈbɹeɪvəɹi/.
Bravery: (usually uncountable) Being brave, courageousness.
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