How to Pronounce Briefer

To pronounce "briefer", say BRIEF-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɹiːfə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbɹiːfə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “briefer”

"briefer" has 2 syllables: brief-er. It rhymes with reefer and griefer, if that helps it stick.

What does briefer mean?

adjective

  1. Of short duration; happening quickly.

    “Her reign was brief but spectacular.”

  2. Concise; taking few words.

    “His speech of acceptance was brief but moving.”

noun

  1. One who provides a briefing.

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Words that rhyme with briefer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reefergrieferkeiferliefergieferschieferkeeferkeifferkieferkieffer

Related words

shorterlessterserbriefmandebrieferinformerexplainerinformee

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "briefer"?▾

"Briefer" has 2 syllables: brief · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "briefer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "briefer" is /ˈbɹiːfə/.

What does "briefer" mean?▾

Briefer: Of short duration; happening quickly.

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