How to pronounce breaker
Say it like BRAY-ker. Breaker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY).
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- BRAY
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Breaker 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.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of breaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BRAY-kuh.
What does breaker mean?
- a quarry worker who splits off blocks of stone
- waves breaking on the shore
- a device that trips like a switch and opens the circuit when overloaded
Where does breaker come from?
From Middle English breker, brekere, equivalent to break + -er.
Words that rhyme with breaker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of breaker.
Questions about saying breaker
How do you pronounce breaker?
Say BRAY-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in breaker?
Breaker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY). Broken into parts: BRAY · ker.
Is breaker 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 /ˈbreɪkə/ (BRAY-kuh).