How to Pronounce Breadfruit

To pronounce "breadfruit", say BREADFR-uit — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɹedfɹuːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈbɹedfɹuːt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “breadfruit”

"breadfruit" has 2 syllables: breadfr-uit. It rhymes with astute and dispute, if that helps it stick.

What does breadfruit mean?

noun

  1. An evergreen tree, Artocarpus altilis, native to islands of the east Indian Ocean and western Pacific Ocean.
  2. The large round fruit of this tree.

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Words that rhyme with breadfruit

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astutedisputeacutedestituterefuteconstitutebrutemootbruitpursuitattributesubstitute

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "breadfruit"?▾

"Breadfruit" has 2 syllables: breadfr · uit.

What is the IPA transcription of "breadfruit"?▾

The IPA transcription of "breadfruit" is /ˈbɹedfɹuːt/.

What does "breadfruit" mean?▾

Breadfruit: An evergreen tree, Artocarpus altilis, native to islands of the east Indian Ocean and western Pacific Ocean.

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