How to pronounce Brian?
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Pronunciation of Brian
Here is how Brian is pronounced
bry-un
bry - rhymes with try
un - rhymes with sun
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Pronunciation of Brian in Sweden
In Sweden, Brian is primarily classified as a male first name. The Swedish pronunciation, specifically in Stockholm, Sweden, is
Type of Name:
First Name
Gender:
Male
Origin:
Swedish
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Pronunciation of Brian in the US
The American pronunciation of Brian, specifically in California, US, is
b r AY - uh n
b sounds like the 'b' in bat
r sounds like the 'r' in rat
ay sounds like the 'ie' in tie
uh sounds like the 'u' in up
n sounds like the 'n' in no
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Pronunciation of Brian in Argentina
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Pronunciation of Brian in France
In France, Brian is primarily classified as a male first name. Click the play button to hear the French pronunciation
Type of Name:
First Name
Gender:
Male
Origin:
French
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Pronunciation of Brian in the UK
The British pronunciation of Brian, specifically in Barnet, Barnet, UK, is braa ·yuhn volume_up with the empahasis on 'braa'
braa ·yuhn
b sounds like the 'b' in bat
r sounds like the 'r' in rat
aa sounds like the 'a' in car
y sounds like the 'y' in yes
uh sounds like the 'u' in up
n sounds like the 'n' in no
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Pronunciation of Brian in the US
In the US, Brian is primarily classified as a first name. The American pronunciation, specifically in Dallas, TX, USA, is
b r ay eh n
b sounds like the 'b' in bat
r sounds like the 'r' in rat
ay sounds like the 'ie' in tie
eh sounds like the 'e' in pet
n sounds like the 'n' in no
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Type of Name:
First Name
Origin:
Gaelic
Other spelling(s):
Bryan Brien Brion Bryon
Meaning:
Strength, Virtue, Honor
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Pronunciation of Brian in the US
In the US, Brian is primarily classified as a first name. The American pronunciation, specifically in Dallas, TX, USA, is
BRY-en
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Type of Name:
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Origin:
Gaelic
Other spelling(s):
Bryan Brien Brion Bryon
Meaning:
Strength, Virtue, Honor
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Pronunciation of Brian in Argentina
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Pronunciation of Brian
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b r ay eh n
b sounds like the 'b' in bat
r sounds like the 'r' in rat
ay sounds like the 'ie' in tie
eh sounds like the 'e' in pet
n sounds like the 'n' in no
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Bra yen
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