To pronounce "break-in", say BREAK-in — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"break-in" has 2 syllables: break-in. It rhymes with forsaken and awaken, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Break-in" has 2 syllables: break · in.
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