English pronunciation · Words Starting with B
Brigade Pronunciation
Brigade is pronounced bruh-GAYD, IPA /brəˈgeɪd/.
bruh-GAYD
US /brəˈgeɪd/ · UK /brɪˈgeɪd/
Syllables: bruh · GAYD (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun: A large army unit, or any organised group formed for a particular task.
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Brigade in a Sentence
- The fire brigade arrived within six minutes.
- His grandfather commanded a brigade in North Africa.
- A brigade of volunteers cleared the beach by lunchtime.
Common Mispronunciations of Brigade
Not BRI-gayd
Throw the force onto GAYD. The opening syllable is a quick bruh that passes almost unheard, so front stress makes the word sound like a brand name.
Not bruh-GAHD
The a in gade is the ay of made, because a silent e at the end reaches back and lengthens it.
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