How to pronounce windbreaker
Say it like WIND-bray-ker. Windbreaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIND).
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- WIND
- bray
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Windbreaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WINDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- brayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of windbreaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WIND-bray-kuh.
What does windbreaker mean?
- A thin jacket designed to resist wind chill and light rain.
Where does windbreaker come from?
From wind + breaker, from a trademark of the John Rissman company.
Questions about saying windbreaker
How do you pronounce windbreaker?
Say WIND-bray-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪndbreɪkər/. In British English it is /ˈwɪndbreɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in windbreaker?
Windbreaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIND). Broken into parts: WIND · bray · ker.
Is windbreaker 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 /ˈwɪndbreɪkə/ (WIND-bray-kuh).