How to Pronounce Braves

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/bɹeɪvz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “braves”

"braves" has 2 syllables: brav-es. It rhymes with caves and slaves, if that helps it stick.

What does braves 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.

Words that rhyme with braves

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cavesslavescravesgravesclavesknavesairwavesmicrowavessavesenclavesshavesbehaves

Related words

courageousstoutheartedlionheartedvaliantintrepidmettlesomevalorousgallant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "braves"?▾

"Braves" has 2 syllables: brav · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "braves"?▾

The IPA transcription of "braves" is /bɹeɪvz/.

What does "braves" mean?▾

Braves: A Native American warrior.

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