How to Pronounce "brackets"
word
ˈbɹækəts/, /ˈbɹækɪts
BRAK-its
bɹˈækɪts
brAK-its
Definition
'Brackets' most commonly refers to a pair of punctuation marks [ ] used to enclose words, numbers, or parts of text. It can also refer to symbols in mathematical expressions, or groups or ranges (like tax brackets).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹækəts/, /ˈbɹækɪts
British English
bɹˈækɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAK-its
UK
brAK-its
Listen in Context
Please put your answers in brackets.
Mathematical operations inside brackets are done first.
The sentence in brackets is an explanation.
I added some extra information in brackets to make it clearer.