How to pronounce breakthrough
Say it like BRAYK-throo. Breakthrough has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAYK).
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- BRAYK
- throo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Breakthrough 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.
- throoGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of breakthrough
American and British speakers say breakthrough in essentially the same way: /ˈbreɪkˌθru/ in the US and /ˈbreɪkθruː/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAYK-throo.
What does breakthrough mean?
- a productive insight
- making an important discovery
- a penetration of a barrier such as an enemy's defense
Where does breakthrough come from?
From break + through.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying breakthrough
How do you pronounce breakthrough?
Say BRAYK-throo. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪkˌθru/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪkθruː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in breakthrough?
Breakthrough has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAYK). Broken into parts: BRAYK · throo.
Do Americans and Brits say breakthrough the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbreɪkˌθru/ and the British form is /ˈbreɪkθruː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.