How to pronounce unbrake
Say it like un-BRAYK. Unbrake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRAYK).
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- un
- BRAYK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unbrake pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- BRAYKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of unbrake
American and British speakers say unbrake in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈbreɪk/ in the US and /ʌnˈbreɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-BRAYK.
What does unbrake mean?
- to stop braking, to release the brake(s)
- to release the brakes of (a car, wheel)
Where does unbrake come from?
From un- + brake.
Words that rhyme with unbrake
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unbrake.
Questions about saying unbrake
How do you pronounce unbrake?
Say un-BRAYK. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈbreɪk/. In British English it is /ʌnˈbreɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unbrake?
Unbrake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRAYK). Broken into parts: un · BRAYK.
Do Americans and Brits say unbrake the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈbreɪk/ and the British form is /ʌnˈbreɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.