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.