How to Pronounce Brilliant

To pronounce "brilliant", say BRILL-iant — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɹɪɫjənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈbɹɪɫjənt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/bɹˈɪlɪənt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “brilliant”

Break "brilliant" into 2 beats and lean on "BRILL" — that's the stressed one.

What does brilliant mean?

adjective

  1. Shining brightly.
  2. Both bright and saturated.

noun

  1. A finely cut gemstone, especially a diamond, cut in a particular form with numerous facets so as to maximize light return through the top (called "table") of the stone.
  2. The size of type between excelsior and diamond, standardized as 4-point.

verb

  1. To cut (a diamond) with many facets, to make it into a brilliant.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "brilliant"?▾

To pronounce "brilliant", say BRILL-iant — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɹɪɫjənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "brilliant"?▾

"Brilliant" has 2 syllables: brill · iant.

What is the IPA transcription of "brilliant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "brilliant" is /ˈbɹɪɫjənt/.

What does "brilliant" mean?▾

Brilliant: Shining brightly.

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