How to pronounce breadbox
Say it like BRED-bahks. Breadbox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRED).
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- BRED
- bahks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Breadbox pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BREDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- bahksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of breadbox
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BRED-boks.
What does breadbox mean?
- A container for storing bread and other baked goods to keep them fresh.
- A Commodore 64 computer.
Where does breadbox come from?
From bread + box.
Questions about saying breadbox
How do you pronounce breadbox?
Say BRED-bahks. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɛdbɑks/. In British English it is /ˈbrɛdbɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in breadbox?
Breadbox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRED). Broken into parts: BRED · bahks.
Is breadbox pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbrɛdbɒks/ (BRED-boks).