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braise

BRAYZ

breɪz

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Syllable breakdown

braise

Sounds like

Sounds like 'braze'.

Dictionary meaning

To cook (meat or vegetables) slowly in a small amount of liquid in a closed pot.

Examples

  • Braise the short ribs for three hours until they're completely tender.

Common mispronunciations

BRAY-eesBRAYSS

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