How to Pronounce Brake

To pronounce "brake", say BRAK-e — 2 syllables, IPA /bɹeɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/bɹeɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “brake”

"brake" has 2 syllables: brak-e. It rhymes with break and opaque, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: break — easy to mix up when writing.

What does brake mean?

noun

  1. A fern; bracken.

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Words that rhyme with brake

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breakopaqueforsakeacheslakeheartachetakemakeundertakeshakefakekeepsake

Related words

brackenthicketdamperlidliningbenchdraggear

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brake"?▾

"Brake" has 2 syllables: brak · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "brake"?▾

The IPA transcription of "brake" is /bɹeɪk/.

What does "brake" mean?▾

Brake: A fern; bracken.

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