Easy
How to Pronounce Brazil
bruh-ZIL
/brəˈzɪl/
Syllable Breakdown
bruhZIL
Stress on the second syllable — bruh-ZIL. In Portuguese: bruh-ZEEL.
How Locals Say It
Brasil
Brasil = bruh-ZEEL (Portuguese, with a longer 'ee')
Common Mistakes
BRAY-zilBRAZ-il
Fun Fact About the Name
Brazil is the only country to have qualified for every single FIFA World Cup since the tournament began in 1930. They've won it a record five times.
Brazil at World Cup 2026
Brazil competes in the CONMEBOL confederation.
View Brazil squad analysis →Players from Brazil
Goalkeeper·Liverpool
Easy
Alisson
ah-LEE-son
Midfielder·Manchester United
Easy
Casemiro
kah-zeh-MEE-roo
Forward·Real Madrid
Easy
Endrick
en-DREEK
Defender·Paris Saint-Germain
Medium
Marquinhos
mar-KEEN-yos
Forward·Santos
Easy
Neymar Jr
nay-MAR
Forward·Tottenham Hotspur
Hard
Richarlison
hee-shar-lee-ZOHN
Forward·Real Madrid
Easy
Rodrygo
hoh-DREE-goo
Forward·Real Madrid
Medium
Vinícius Júnior
vee-NEE-see-us ZHOO-nyor