How do you pronounce "bravery"?

In American English: /ˈbreɪvɝi/ (BRAYV-ur-ee). In British English: /bɹˈeɪvəɹi/ (BR-ayv-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈbreɪvɝi/ (BRAYV-ur-ee). In Australian English: /bɹˈeɪvəɹi/ (BR-ayv-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbreɪvɝi/ (BRAYV-ur-ee), while in British English it's /bɹˈeɪvəɹi/ (BR-ayv-uhr).

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bravery

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/ˈbreɪvɝi/

BRAYV-ur-ee

Syllable Breakdown

breɪvbr·ɝav·iery

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