How to pronounce breakage
Say it like BRAY-kij. Breakage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY).
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- BRAY
- kij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Breakage 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.
- kijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of breakage
American and British speakers say breakage in essentially the same way: /ˈbreɪkɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈbreɪkɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAY-kij.
What does breakage mean?
- The act of breaking.
- Something that has been broken.“At the end of the party, there were two reported breakages.”
- A service which is unused by a customer, such as an unredeemed gift card, which therefore represents a pure profit to the seller.
Where does breakage come from?
From break + -age.
Questions about saying breakage
How do you pronounce breakage?
Say BRAY-kij. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪkɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪkɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in breakage?
Breakage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY). Broken into parts: BRAY · kij.
Do Americans and Brits say breakage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbreɪkɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈbreɪkɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.