Pronunciation guide
How to say “Brother” in Bengali
Say “bhaai”. Written ভাই in Bengali.
ভাই
Say it: “bhaai”
Formal notation: bhāi
Syllable breakdown
Try saying the word one syllable at a time:
bhāi
Speaking tips for this word
- Aspirated consonants (kh, gh, th, dh, bh, ph) are released with a small puff of breath — hold your hand in front of your mouth and you should feel air.
- Long vowels (ā, ē, ī, ō, ū) take about twice as long as short ones. Hold the sound rather than clipping it short.
When to use it
"Bhai" is brother; "dada" (দাদা) is elder brother in casual address.
Saying “Brother” in Bengali — frequently asked
How do you pronounce "Brother" in Bengali?
Say "bhaai" — broken into syllables: bhāi. The native spelling is ভাই.
What is the simplest way to say "Brother" in Bengali?
The most common Bengali word for "brother" is ভাই, pronounced "bhaai". It works in everyday speech with no formality concerns.
Is "bhāi" the same as "bhaai"?
Yes. "bhāi" uses IAST notation with diacritics — the long lines (ā ī ū) mean "hold the vowel longer". "bhaai" is the same word written the way an English speaker might spell it phonetically.
Are there other ways to say "Brother" in Bengali?
Yes — common alternates include: Bhai, Dada. ভাই is the most widely understood.
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