Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

brisance

/ˈbɹiːzɑ̃s/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: bri-sance
IPA: /ˈbɹiːzɑ̃s/

12

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The shattering effect of the energy released in an explosion.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"He thought he knew being aflame. But this was sustained explosion, reaching now and then a quite unendurable brisance."

Etymology

From French brisant, present participle of briser (“to break”).

Usage

Inflected Forms

brisances (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

brisant

Questions

How do you pronounce brisance?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbɹiːzɑ̃s/.
What does brisance mean?: The shattering effect of the energy released in an explosion.
Where does brisance come from?: From French brisant, present participle of briser (“to break”).

How to pronounce brisance

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