How to pronounce breadwinner
Say it like BRED-win-er. Breadwinner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRED).
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- BRED
- win
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Breadwinner 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.
- winGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of breadwinner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BRED-win-uh.
What does breadwinner mean?
- The primary income-earner in a household.
Where does breadwinner come from?
From bread + winner, where to win = to earn.
Questions about saying breadwinner
How do you pronounce breadwinner?
Say BRED-win-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɛˌdwɪnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbrɛˌdwɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in breadwinner?
Breadwinner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRED). Broken into parts: BRED · win · er.
Is breadwinner pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbrɛˌdwɪnə/ (BRED-win-uh).