How to Pronounce Brigade

To pronounce "brigade", say BRIG-ad-e — 3 syllables, IPA /bɹɪˈɡeɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/bɹɪˈɡeɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “brigade”

"brigade" has 3 syllables: brig-ad-e. It rhymes with dismayed and accolade, if that helps it stick.

What does brigade mean?

noun

  1. A group of people organized for a common purpose.

    “a work brigade; a fire brigade”

  2. Military unit composed of several regiments (or battalions) and including soldiers from different arms of service.

verb

  1. To form or unite into a brigade; to group together.

Words that rhyme with brigade

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dismayedaccoladerenegadecascadestaidcharadejadeescapaderetrogradepalisadeevadepervade

Related words

major-generallegionguardpolicebrigadiergendarmerietourismsquad

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brigade"?▾

"Brigade" has 3 syllables: brig · ad · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "brigade"?▾

The IPA transcription of "brigade" is /bɹɪˈɡeɪd/.

What does "brigade" mean?▾

Brigade: A group of people organized for a common purpose.

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