“Braes” or “Braise” or “Brays” or “Braze”

Overview

braes / braise / brays / braze are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

braes: (noun) a slope or hillside.

braise: (verb) cook in liquid.

brays: (noun) the cry of an ass. (verb) laugh loudly and harshly.

braze: (verb) solder together by using hard solder with a high melting point.

Pronunciation

braes: NA

braise: b·r·EY·z

brays: NA

braze: NA

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