How to pronounce breakdowns
Say it like BRAYK-downz. Breakdowns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAYK).
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- BRAYK
- downz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Breakdowns pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAYKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- downzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of breakdowns
American and British speakers say breakdowns in essentially the same way: /ˈbreɪkˌdaʊnz/ in the US and /ˈbreɪkˌdaʊnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAYK-downz.
What does breakdowns mean?
- plural of breakdown How to pronounce breakdown
Questions about saying breakdowns
How do you pronounce breakdowns?
Say BRAYK-downz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪkˌdaʊnz/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪkˌdaʊnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in breakdowns?
Breakdowns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAYK). Broken into parts: BRAYK · downz.
Do Americans and Brits say breakdowns the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbreɪkˌdaʊnz/ and the British form is /ˈbreɪkˌdaʊnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.