How to Pronounce Breakage

To pronounce "breakage", say BREAK-ag-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

BREAK-ag-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “breakage”

"breakage" has 3 syllables: break-ag-e.

What does breakage mean?

noun

  1. The act of breaking.
  2. Something that has been broken.

    “At the end of the party, there were two reported breakages.”

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "breakage"?▾

"Breakage" has 3 syllables: break · ag · e.

What does "breakage" mean?▾

Breakage: The act of breaking.

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