English pronunciation · Words Starting with B
Bravery Pronunciation
Bravery is pronounced BRAY-ver-ee, IPA /ˈbreɪvɝi/.
BRAY-ver-ee
US /ˈbreɪvɝi/ · UK /ˈbreɪvəri/
Syllables: BRAY · ver · ee (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: Courage in the face of danger or pain.
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Bravery in a Sentence
- Her bravery during the fire was recognised.
- It took real bravery to speak up.
- The award is for bravery alone.
Common Mispronunciations of Bravery
Not bruh-VE-ree
Thump BRAY at the front and let the two light syllables roll off it.
Not BRA-ver-ee
Lengthen the opening vowel to the ay of brave, the word this one is built on.
Tip: Brave, braver, and bravery all keep the long ay and the front stress.
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