How to Pronounce Breaker

To pronounce "breaker", say BREAK-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɹeɪkə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbɹeɪkə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “breaker”

"breaker" has 2 syllables: break-er. It rhymes with caretaker and maker, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: braker — easy to mix up when writing.

What does breaker mean?

noun

  1. Something that breaks.
  2. A machine for breaking rocks, or for breaking coal at the mines

noun

  1. One who works in shipbreaking.

Synonyms

B-boyB-girlbreakdancerdestroyerwrecker

Words that rhyme with breaker

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

caretakermakeracrequakerundertakerrainmakerrakerbakertroublemakershakermatchmakerdressmaker

Related words

surfledgemanrupturesplitterheistseparatorjunkyarddivider

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "breaker"?▾

"Breaker" has 2 syllables: break · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "breaker"?▾

The IPA transcription of "breaker" is /ˈbɹeɪkə/.

What does "breaker" mean?▾

Breaker: Something that breaks.

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