How do you pronounce "brave"?

In American English: /ˈbreɪv/ (BRAYV). In British English: /bɹˈeɪv/ (BR). In Canadian English: /ˈbreɪv/ (BRAYV). In Australian English: /bɹˈeɪv/ (BR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbreɪv/ (BRAYV), while in British English it's /bɹˈeɪv/ (BR).

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brave

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/ˈbreɪv/

BRAYV

Syllable Breakdown

breɪvbrave

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