How to pronounce breakeven
Say it like BRAY-kee-vun. Breakeven has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY).
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- BRAY
- kee
- vun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Breakeven 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.
- keeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of breakeven
American and British speakers say breakeven in essentially the same way: /ˈbreɪˌkivən/ in the US and /ˈbreɪˌkiːvən/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAY-kee-vun.
What does breakeven mean?
- Alternative spelling of break-even.
- Alternative spelling of break-even.
Questions about saying breakeven
How do you pronounce breakeven?
Say BRAY-kee-vun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪˌkivən/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪˌkiːvən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in breakeven?
Breakeven has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY). Broken into parts: BRAY · kee · vun.
Do Americans and Brits say breakeven the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbreɪˌkivən/ and the British form is /ˈbreɪˌkiːvən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.