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