How to pronounce brekkie
Say it like BREK-ee. Brekkie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BREK).
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- BREK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brekkie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BREKSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of brekkie
American and British speakers say brekkie in essentially the same way: /ˈbrɛki/ in the US and /ˈbrɛki/ in the UK.
British respelling: BREK-ee.
What does brekkie mean?
- Diminutive of breakfast. How to pronounce breakfast“What's for brekkie, Dad?”
Where does brekkie come from?
Clipping of breakfast + -ie.
Words that rhyme with brekkie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brekkie.
Questions about saying brekkie
How do you pronounce brekkie?
Say BREK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɛki/. In British English it is /ˈbrɛki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brekkie?
Brekkie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BREK). Broken into parts: BREK · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say brekkie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrɛki/ and the British form is /ˈbrɛki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.