How to pronounce breadwinners
Say it like BRED-win-erz. Breadwinners has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRED).
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- BRED
- win
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Breadwinners 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of breadwinners
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BRED-win-uz.
What does breadwinners mean?
- plural of breadwinner How to pronounce breadwinner
Questions about saying breadwinners
How do you pronounce breadwinners?
Say BRED-win-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɛˌdwɪnɚz/. In British English it is /ˈbrɛˌdwɪnəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in breadwinners?
Breadwinners has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRED). Broken into parts: BRED · win · erz.
Is breadwinners 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 /ˈbrɛˌdwɪnəz/ (BRED-win-uz).