How to Pronounce "brandished"
word
ˈbɹændɪʃt
BRAN-disht
bɹˈændɪʃt
bran-DISHT
Definition
Held up and waved something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or dramatic way. Sometimes also used for showing off something forcefully.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹændɪʃt
British English
bɹˈændɪʃt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAN-disht
UK
bran-DISHT
Listen in Context
He brandished a stick at the barking dog.
She brandished her umbrella in anger.
The knight brandished his sword in the air.
She brandished the receipt in front of the manager to prove her point.