How to Pronounce "brace for"
expression
ˈbɹeɪs/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
BRAYS-for, BRAYS-fer, BRAYS-fur
bɹˈeɪs/ /fˈɔː
brays-FOR
Definition
To get ready for something difficult, unpleasant, or challenging that is going to happen.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹeɪs/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
bɹˈeɪs/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAYS-for, BRAYS-fer, BRAYS-fur
UK
brays-FOR
Listen in Context
We need to brace for the storm.
The team braced for the final exam.
She braced for the bad news.
You’d better brace for some tough questions in that interview.