How to pronounce breakfall
Say it like BRAYK-fawl. Breakfall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAYK).
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- BRAYK
- fawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Breakfall 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.
- fawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of breakfall
American and British speakers say breakfall in essentially the same way: /ˈbreɪkˌfɔl/ in the US and /ˈbreɪkˌfɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAYK-fawl.
What does breakfall mean?
- A technique to minimize impact and injury when falling or being thrown to the ground.
Where does breakfall come from?
From break + fall.
Questions about saying breakfall
How do you pronounce breakfall?
Say BRAYK-fawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪkˌfɔl/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪkˌfɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in breakfall?
Breakfall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAYK). Broken into parts: BRAYK · fawl.
Do Americans and Brits say breakfall the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbreɪkˌfɔl/ and the British form is /ˈbreɪkˌfɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.