How to Pronounce Breadcrumb

To pronounce "breadcrumb", say BREADCR-umb — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

BREADCR-umb

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"breadcrumb" has 2 syllables: breadcr-umb.

What does breadcrumb mean?

noun

  1. (chiefly in the plural) A tiny piece of bread, either one that falls from bread as it is cut or eaten, or one made deliberately by crumbling bread.
  2. (chiefly in the plural) A single link in a chain indicating the hierarchical location of a web page or similar, used as a navigation aid.

verb

  1. To sprinkle breadcrumbs on to food, normally before cooking.
  2. To add navigational breadcrumbs to (a web page or user interface).

Synonyms

crumb

Related words

leadcrumbbreadcrustbuttparticlecroutoncakecrumbbread

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "breadcrumb"?▾

"Breadcrumb" has 2 syllables: breadcr · umb.

What does "breadcrumb" mean?▾

Breadcrumb: (chiefly in the plural) A tiny piece of bread, either one that falls from bread as it is cut or eaten, or one made deliberately by crumbling bread.

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