How to Pronounce Brake vs Break

"brake" and "break" are homophones — pronounced exactly the same: brayk (/breɪk/). Pronounced the same — both rhyme with "cake".

🟰 Same sound (homophones)

brake

/breɪk/

Say it like: brayk

brake

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break

/breɪk/

Say it like: brayk

break

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Frequently asked questions

Are "brake" and "break" pronounced the same?

Yes. Both "brake" and "break" are pronounced brayk (/breɪk/) — they are homophones.

Why do people confuse "brake" and "break"?

Same sound; the "ea" in break is irregular.

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