How to pronounce bring

Say it like this: /ˈbɹɪŋ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈbɹɪŋ/
British/ˈbɹɪŋɡ/

What does bring mean?

verbTo transport toward somebody/somewhere.

“Waiter, please bring me a single malt whiskey.”

To supply or contribute.

“The new company director brought a fresh perspective on sales and marketing.”

To occasion or bring about.

“Let's bring our differences to an issue.”

intjThe sound of a telephone ringing.

“Near-synonyms: ring-a-ding, ding-a-ling”

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