How to Pronounce Brazil

To pronounce "brazil", say BRAZ-il — 2 syllables, IPA /bɹə.ˈzɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/bɹə.ˈzɪl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “brazil”

"brazil" has 2 syllables: braz-il. It rhymes with shrill and thrill, if that helps it stick.

What does brazil mean?

noun

  1. A red-orange dye obtained from brazil wood.
  2. The hard, brown wood of a tree of the tribe Caesalpinieae; originally the sappan, Biancaea sappan, of the East Indies, and later the brazilwood, Paubrasilia echinata.

Words that rhyme with brazil

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shrillthrillkrilltrillskillillinstillbrillbastillemilltillswill

Related words

brasilchilecolombiaargentinauruguaybraziliancameroonbrazzaville

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brazil"?▾

"Brazil" has 2 syllables: braz · il.

What is the IPA transcription of "brazil"?▾

The IPA transcription of "brazil" is /bɹə.ˈzɪl/.

What does "brazil" mean?▾

Brazil: A red-orange dye obtained from brazil wood.

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