How to pronounce breaks
Say it like BRAYKS. Breaks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BRAYKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Breaks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAYKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of breaks
American and British speakers say breaks in essentially the same way: /breɪks/ in the US and /breɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAYKS.
What does breaks mean?
- plural of break How to pronounce break
- third-person singular simple present indicative of break How to pronounce break
Where does breaks come from?
Break + -s, pluralisation suffix.
Words that rhyme with breaks
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of breaks.
Words that sound like breaks
Questions about saying breaks
How do you pronounce breaks?
Say BRAYKS. The American pronunciation is /breɪks/. In British English it is /breɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in breaks?
Breaks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BRAYKS.
Do Americans and Brits say breaks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /breɪks/ and the British form is /breɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as breaks?
Breaks sounds the same as brakes in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.