How to Pronounce "brezhnev"
word
ˈbɹɛznəv/, /ˈbɹɛznɛf
BREZ-nev
ˈbrɛʒˌnɛf
BREZH-nef
Definition
Brezhnev refers to Leonid Brezhnev, who was the leader of the Soviet Union from 1964 to 1982. His rule is associated with the period of stagnation in Soviet history.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹɛznəv/, /ˈbɹɛznɛf
British English
ˈbrɛʒˌnɛf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BREZ-nev
UK
BREZH-nef
Listen in Context
Brezhnev was the leader of the Soviet Union.
Brezhnev ruled for many years.
Many books have been written about Brezhnev.
Under Brezhnev, the Soviet Union experienced little change.