How to Pronounce Break-ups

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

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Letters

BREAK-ups

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💡 Tip for remembering “break-ups”

"break-ups" has 2 syllables: break-ups.

What does break-ups mean?

noun

  1. The act of breaking up; disintegration or division.
  2. The termination of a friendship, or a romantic relationship.

Synonyms

rupturesplitfalling out

Related words

breakdownsdecaysdestructiondestructionsdisintegrationdisintegrationsdisruptionspatch-up

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "break-ups"?▾

"Break-ups" has 2 syllables: break · ups.

What does "break-ups" mean?▾

Break-ups: The act of breaking up; disintegration or division.

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