How to Pronounce Bream

To pronounce "bream", say BREAM — one syllable, IPA /bɹiːm/. 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

/bɹiːm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bream”

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

What does bream mean?

noun

  1. A European fresh-water cyprinoid fish of the genus Abramis, little valued as food. Several species are known.
  2. A species in that genus, Abramis brama.

Synonyms

carp bream

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Words that rhyme with bream

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gleambeamesteemschemecreamthemestreamdreampassimscreamteamdaydream

Related words

carpporgygiltheadgoldlepomiswhitebream

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bream"?▾

"Bream" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bream"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bream" is /bɹiːm/.

What does "bream" mean?▾

Bream: A European fresh-water cyprinoid fish of the genus Abramis, little valued as food. Several species are known.

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