How to pronounce breakings
Say it like BRAY-kingz. Breakings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY).
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- BRAY
- kingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Breakings 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.
- kingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of breakings
American and British speakers say breakings in essentially the same way: /ˈbreɪkɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈbreɪkɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAY-kingz.
What does breakings mean?
- plural of breaking How to pronounce breaking
Questions about saying breakings
How do you pronounce breakings?
Say BRAY-kingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪkɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪkɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in breakings?
Breakings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY). Broken into parts: BRAY · kingz.
Do Americans and Brits say breakings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbreɪkɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈbreɪkɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.