How do you pronounce "bravado"?

In American English: /brəˈvɑːdoʊ/ (bruh-VAHD-oh). In British English: /bɹavˈɑːdəʊ/ (BRAV-ahd). In Canadian English: /brəˈvɑːdoʊ/ (bruh-VAHD-oh). In Australian English: /bɹavˈɑːdəʊ/ (BRAV-ahd).

Is "bravado" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /brəˈvɑːdoʊ/ (bruh-VAHD-oh), while in British English it's /bɹavˈɑːdəʊ/ (BRAV-ahd).

How to Pronounce "bravado"

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bravado

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/brəˈvɑːdoʊ/

bruh-VAHD-oh

Syllable Breakdown

brəbr·vɑːdava·oʊdo

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