How to pronounce breakers
Say it like BRAY-kerz. Breakers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY).
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- BRAY
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Breakers 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.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of breakers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BRAY-kus.
What does breakers mean?
- plural of breaker How to pronounce breaker
- Outstandingly pleasing, breaking out oneˈs excitement.
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Questions about saying breakers
How do you pronounce breakers?
Say BRAY-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in breakers?
Breakers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY). Broken into parts: BRAY · kerz.
Is breakers 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 /ˈbreɪkəs/ (BRAY-kus).