How to Pronounce Bring

To pronounce "bring", say BRING — one syllable, IPA /ˈbɹɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈbɹɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bring”

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

What does bring mean?

verb

  1. (ditransitive) To transport toward somebody/somewhere.

    “Waiter, please bring me a single malt whiskey.”

  2. To supply or contribute.

    “The new company director brought a fresh perspective on sales and marketing.”

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Words that rhyme with bring

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ringwringspringflingstingzingthingstringswingoffspringchingwing

Related words

getcontributefetchimpartworktakeconveyadd

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bring"?▾

"Bring" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bring"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bring" is /ˈbɹɪŋ/.

What does "bring" mean?▾

Bring: (ditransitive) To transport toward somebody/somewhere.

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