How to pronounce breaky
Say it like BRAY-kee. Breaky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY).
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- BRAY
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Breaky 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.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of breaky
American and British speakers say breaky in essentially the same way: /ˈbreɪki/ in the US and /ˈbreɪki/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAY-kee.
What does breaky mean?
- Easily broken.“my achy breaky heart”
- Alternative spelling of brekkie.
Where does breaky come from?
From break + -y; or alternatively, a clipping of breaking (compare movie from moving picture).
Words that rhyme with breaky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of breaky.
Questions about saying breaky
How do you pronounce breaky?
Say BRAY-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪki/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in breaky?
Breaky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY). Broken into parts: BRAY · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say breaky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbreɪki/ and the British form is /ˈbreɪki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.