How to Pronounce “brief”
word
/ˈbɹif/
breef
/bɹˈiːf/
breef
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɹif/
British English
/bɹˈiːf/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
breef
UK
breef
Listen in Context
The teacher gave a brief answer.
There was a brief pause before he spoke.
We had a brief meeting this morning.
I'll keep this brief because I know you're busy.