How to pronounce breakaway
Say it like BRAY-kuh-way. Breakaway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY).
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- BRAY
- kuh
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Breakaway 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.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of breakaway
American and British speakers say breakaway in essentially the same way: /ˈbreɪkəˌweɪ/ in the US and /ˈbreɪkəˌweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAY-kuh-way.
What does breakaway mean?
- The act of breaking away from something.
- A group of riders which has gone ahead of the peloton.
- A situation in the game where one or more players of a team attack towards the goal of the other team without having any defenders in front of them.
- Having broken away from a larger unit.“The breakaway republic is slowly establishing order and civil society.”
- Capable of breaking off without damaging the larger structure.“a breakaway wall”
- Occurring during or as a result of a breakaway (see Noun)
Where does breakaway come from?
From break + away, a deverbal from break away.
Words that rhyme with breakaway
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of breakaway.
Questions about saying breakaway
How do you pronounce breakaway?
Say BRAY-kuh-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪkəˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪkəˌweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in breakaway?
Breakaway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY). Broken into parts: BRAY · kuh · way.
Do Americans and Brits say breakaway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbreɪkəˌweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈbreɪkəˌweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.