How to Pronounce Brays

To pronounce "brays", say BRAYS — one syllable, IPA /bɹeɪz/. 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

/bɹeɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “brays”

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

Sounds exactly like: braze, braes — easy to mix up when writing.

What does brays mean?

noun

  1. The cry of an animal, now chiefly that of animals related to the ass or donkey, or the camel.
  2. (by extension) Any discordant, grating, or harsh sound.

Synonyms

hee-haw

Words that rhyme with brays

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gazemalaisehazeblazedazeblaseappraiseablazeraisegrazepraisecraze

Related words

hee-hawcrunchmashgrindcomminuteyelpingmewlbleats

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brays"?▾

"Brays" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "brays"?▾

The IPA transcription of "brays" is /bɹeɪz/.

What does "brays" mean?▾

Brays: The cry of an animal, now chiefly that of animals related to the ass or donkey, or the camel.

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