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How to pronounce brandish

brandish
/ˈbrændɪʃ/
2 syllables, stress on the first

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Brandish, sound by sound

/b/as in bedA voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/ʃ/as in sheLips slightly rounded, tongue a little further back than for “s”.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce brandish?

Brandish is pronounced /ˈbrændɪʃ/ in American English.

How many syllables are in brandish?

Brandish has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in brandish?

The first syllable: /ˈbrændɪʃ/.

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