One syllable: Braun.
brawn
/bɹɔn/
Braun is pronounced brawn (/bɹɔn/). It has one syllable (Braun), with the stress on "Braun". Braun is a proper noun used mainly as a surname or brand name. It denotes a German-origin family name and can appear in various contexts, including fashion, technology, or biographies. In English discourse it’s typically a borrowed, non-translation proper noun with a single-syllable, rounded vowel sound and a non-stressed ending.”.
nounBraun is a proper noun used mainly as a surname or brand name. It denotes a German-origin family name and can appear in various contexts, including fashion, technology, or biographies. In English discourse it’s typically a borrowed, non-translation proper noun with a single-syllable, rounded vowel sound and a non-stressed ending.”
"The Braun company launched a new electric shaver this year."
"Dr. Braun is presenting her research at the conference."
"We consulted with Braun before finalizing the contract."
Braun is a single-syllable German-origin surname pronounced as /braʊn/ in US and UK English. The vowel is a rounded back diphthong close to the vowel in ‘brown,’ but with more lip rounding. Start with /b/ as in 'boy', then glide into /aʊ/—your tongue moves from a closed front position toward a more open back position while lips round. End with a light /n/. See example: ‘Braun’.
Common mistakes include mispronouncing the final consonant as a soft ‘l’ or dropping the /n/. Some speakers insert an extra vowel, saying /ˈbreɪn/ or /brɔːn/. The correct form uses a single syllable /braʊn/ with a short, crisp /n/ at the end and the /aʊ/ diphthong as in ‘brown.’ To fix, practice the exact lip rounding for /aʊ/ and ensure the /n/ is released, not swallowed.
In US English, /braʊn/ rhymes with ‘brown’ and uses a rhotic accent with a clear final /n/. UK English typically keeps /braʊn/ but with lighter vowel quality and less trailing lip rounding; some speakers may reduce the vowel slightly. Australian English generally maintains /braʊn/ with a very strong, fronted onset /br-/ and a crisp final /n/. The core is the same single syllable; the changes are subtle vowel length and lip rounding. IPA remains /braʊn/ across all three, with phonetic variation in realization, not in phonemic content.
Difficulty centers on the /aʊ/ diphthong and the final /n/ in rapid speech. The /aʊ/ requires a smooth transition from a low to a high tongue position while keeping lips rounded; many non-native speakers mis-sculpt this by using a simple /a/ or /ɔː/. Additionally, the final /n/ can be devoiced or swallowed in fast speech, altering the perception of the word. Focus on the precise mouth movement from /b/ to the /aʊ/ glide, ending with a clean /n/ to preserve the one-syllable structure.
Braun has no silent letters and uses a single-stressed syllable because it’s one syllable. The critical feature is the onset /br-/ and the diphthong /aʊ/. There’s no secondary stress to worry about, but in connected speech you’ll hear slight vowel shortening if followed by a voiced consonant cluster in rapid dialogue. Maintain the single, strong syllable with crisp /b/ and /n/ to keep it unmistakably ‘Braun.’
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Braun is a German surname derived from the Middle High German word brūn or mhd. brūn, meaning brown or brown-haired, originally to describe physical traits of individuals (hair or complexion) or to denote someone with brown clothing or livestock. The surname materialized into a hereditary identifier in medieval German-speaking regions, spreading through German-speaking Europe and later into diaspora communities. In English usage, Braun became a loanword used as a family name or brand, often retaining its German pronunciation in formal contexts. The first known use of Braun as a surname traces to medieval German records; in modern times, it gained prominence globally via notable individuals and corporate entities. The name carries a straightforward phonetic pattern: one syllable, with a long or lax vowel depending on dialect, and a final consonant that is typically unreleased in non-manner-of-articulation languages, preserving a simple, clipped ending.
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