English pronunciation · Words Starting with B
Bravado Pronunciation
Bravado is pronounced bruh-VAH-doh, IPA /brəˈvɑdoʊ/.
bruh-VAH-doh
US /brəˈvɑdoʊ/ · UK /bræˈvɑːdəʊ/
Syllables: bruh · VAH · doh (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun: A show of boldness meant to impress, often covering uncertainty underneath.
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Bravado in a Sentence
- His bravado lasted until the first question.
- There was more bravado than planning in the whole scheme.
- She went in with a bit of bravado and got the job.
Common Mispronunciations of Bravado
Not bruh-VAY-doh
The middle vowel is the ah of father, as it is in the Spanish and Italian words behind it.
Not BRA-vuh-doh
Leaving the beat on the first syllable turns it towards the adjective brave. The loud part is VAH.
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