To pronounce "break-even", say BREAK-ev-en — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"break-even" has 3 syllables: break-ev-en.
"Break-even" has 3 syllables: break · ev · en.
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