How to pronounce strikebreaker
Say it like STRYKE-bray-ker. Strikebreaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRYKE).
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- STRYKE
- bray
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strikebreaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRYKESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- brayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of strikebreaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STRYKE-bray-kuh.
What does strikebreaker mean?
- A non-unionized worker hired to replace a striking union worker.
Where does strikebreaker come from?
From strike + breaker.
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Questions about saying strikebreaker
How do you pronounce strikebreaker?
Say STRYKE-bray-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈstraɪkˌbreɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstraɪkˌbreɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strikebreaker?
Strikebreaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRYKE). Broken into parts: STRYKE · bray · ker.
Is strikebreaker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈstraɪkˌbreɪkə/ (STRYKE-bray-kuh).