How to pronounce breccia
Say it like BRECH-ee-uh. Breccia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRECH).
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- BRECH
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Breccia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRECHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of breccia
American and British speakers say breccia in essentially the same way: /ˈbrɛtʃiə/ in the US and /ˈbrɛtʃɪə/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRECH-ih-uh.
What does breccia mean?
- A rock composed of angular fragments in a matrix that may be of a similar or a different material.
Where does breccia come from?
Borrowed from Italian breccia, from French brèche, from Middle French breche, from Old French breche, from Vulgar Latin *breca, of Germanic origin, from Frankish *breka.
Questions about saying breccia
How do you pronounce breccia?
Say BRECH-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɛtʃiə/. In British English it is /ˈbrɛtʃɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in breccia?
Breccia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRECH). Broken into parts: BRECH · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say breccia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrɛtʃiə/ and the British form is /ˈbrɛtʃɪə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.