How to pronounce braked
Say it like BRAYKT. Braked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BRAYKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Braked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAYKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of braked
American and British speakers say braked in essentially the same way: /breɪkt/ in the US and /breɪkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAYKT.
What does braked mean?
- simple past and past participle of brake How to pronounce brake
- Equipped with brakes (the vehicle-stopping devices).“On most aircraft, the mainwheels are braked, but the nosewheel or tailwheel is not.”
Words that rhyme with braked
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of braked.
Questions about saying braked
How do you pronounce braked?
Say BRAYKT. The American pronunciation is /breɪkt/. In British English it is /breɪkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in braked?
Braked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BRAYKT.
Do Americans and Brits say braked the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /breɪkt/ and the British form is /breɪkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.