How to Pronounce “brie”

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IPA Transcription

American (US): /bɹiː/
British (UK): /bɹiː/

What “brie” means

noun — An originally French variety of soft cheese made from cow's milk.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "brie" mean?

brie (noun): An originally French variety of soft cheese made from cow's milk.

How do you pronounce "brie" in American vs British English?

Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "brie", /bɹiː/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.

What is the IPA transcription of "brie"?

/bɹiː/ in American English, /bɹiː/ in British English.

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