How to pronounce breakable
Say it like BRAY-kuh-bul. Breakable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY).
- BRAY
- kuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Breakable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of breakable
American and British speakers say breakable in essentially the same way: /ˈbreɪkəbəl/ in the US and /ˈbreɪkəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAY-kuh-bul.
What does breakable mean?
- Able to break or be broken.
- Fragile.
- Something that is (easily) breakable.“We had to wrap all the breakables before the movers arrived.”
- A set of customized hardware that is part of a drum kit. Breakables typically consist of: the drummer's cymbals including high-hats, the snare drum, the kick pedal and the drummer's stool.
Where does breakable come from?
From break + -able.
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Words that rhyme with breakable
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Questions about saying breakable
How do you pronounce breakable?
Say BRAY-kuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪkəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in breakable?
Breakable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY). Broken into parts: BRAY · kuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say breakable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbreɪkəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈbreɪkəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.