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How to Pronounce Brian

Brian / breyeuhn /

The name Brian is a Male name of English origin meaning "High, noble". It is pronounced breyeuhn.

English Male 2 syllables

Brian is a English name meaning "High, noble". Celtic

Language English
Gender Male
Syllables 2
Phonetic breyeuhn
IPA bɹaɪən

Say it as breyeuhn. Stress falls on the second syllable. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

  • · Brian May - Musician
  • · Brian Cranston - Actor
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How do you pronounce Brian?
Brian is pronounced breyeuhn.
What is the correct pronunciation of Brian?
The correct pronunciation of Brian is breyeuhn (IPA: bɹaɪən).
Is Brian a English name?
Yes, Brian is a English name meaning "High, noble".

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