English pronunciation · Words Starting with B
Break Pronunciation
Break is pronounced BRAYK, IPA /ˈbreɪk/.
BRAYK
US /ˈbreɪk/ · UK /ˈbreɪk/
Syllables: BRAYK (1 syllable)
verb and noun: To separate into pieces, to stop working, or a pause in an activity.
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Break in a Sentence
- Do not break the seal until Monday.
- We took a short break at eleven.
- The waves break on the rocks below.
Common Mispronunciations of Break
Not BREEK
Break, great and steak are the three everyday words where ea gives a long ay, and every other ea word is a poor guide to them.
Not BRAY-uhk
A single beat, with the k shutting the word before a second one can form.
Tip: Break and brake come out the same, which is why brake fluid and a lucky break are so often misspelled.
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