How to pronounce breakthroughs
Say it like BRAYK-throoz. Breakthroughs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAYK).
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- BRAYK
- throoz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Breakthroughs 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.
- throozGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of breakthroughs
American and British speakers say breakthroughs in essentially the same way: /ˈbreɪkˌθruz/ in the US and /ˈbreɪkˌθruːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAYK-throoz.
What does breakthroughs mean?
- plural of breakthrough How to pronounce breakthrough
Questions about saying breakthroughs
How do you pronounce breakthroughs?
Say BRAYK-throoz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪkˌθruz/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪkˌθruːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in breakthroughs?
Breakthroughs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAYK). Broken into parts: BRAYK · throoz.
Do Americans and Brits say breakthroughs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbreɪkˌθruz/ and the British form is /ˈbreɪkˌθruːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.