How to Pronounce Briefing

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

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/ˈbɹiːfɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “briefing”

"briefing" has 2 syllables: brief-ing. It rhymes with leafing and debriefing, if that helps it stick.

What does briefing mean?

verb

  1. To summarize a recent development to some person with decision-making power.

    “The U.S. president was briefed on the military coup and its implications on African stability.”

  2. To write a legal argument and submit it to a court.

noun

  1. A short and concise summary of a situation.

    “The president received a briefing on the situation before going to the press conference.”

  2. A presentation of information or instruction; the meeting at which it is presented.

    “Today's briefing of the press will take place at 10 o'clock.”

Words that rhyme with briefing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

leafingdebriefingreefingbeefing

Related words

abbreviatedconciseshortlittleoverviewwrap-upsummarycommunication

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "briefing"?▾

"Briefing" has 2 syllables: brief · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "briefing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "briefing" is /ˈbɹiːfɪŋ/.

What does "briefing" mean?▾

Briefing: To summarize a recent development to some person with decision-making power.

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