American English
/ˌbɹɪ.gəˈdiɹ/
3 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
The military rank immediately above colonel and immediately below major general. In the U.S., this rank is usually called brigadier general.
Practice out loudThe military rank immediately above colonel and immediately below major general. In the U.S., this rank is usually called brigadier general.
She was promoted to brigadier general.
He retired after reaching the rank of brigadier.
In American English, the usual full title is brigadier general. Brigadier by itself is less common.
brigadier general · promoted to brigadier general
A military officer who has the rank immediately above colonel and below major general.
The brigadier addressed the troops.
A brigadier led the ceremony.
retired brigadier · Army brigadier
A military officer with a rank above colonel and below major general.
The brigadier general visited the base.