How to Pronounce Breakfast

To pronounce "breakfast", say BREAKF-ast — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɹɛkfəst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈbɹɛkfəst/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/bɹˈɛkfəst/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “breakfast”

Break "breakfast" into 2 beats and lean on "BREAKF" — that's the stressed one.

What does breakfast mean?

noun

  1. The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.

    “You should put more protein in her breakfast so she will grow.”

  2. (by extension) A meal consisting of food normally eaten in the morning, which may typically include eggs, sausages, toast, bacon, etc.

    “We serve breakfast all day.”

verb

  1. To eat the morning meal.
  2. To serve breakfast to.

Synonyms

break one's fast

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Related words

brunchlunchlunchtimeluncheondinnermeallunchboxcoffee

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "breakfast"?▾

"Breakfast" has 2 syllables: breakf · ast.

What is the IPA transcription of "breakfast"?▾

The IPA transcription of "breakfast" is /ˈbɹɛkfəst/.

What does "breakfast" mean?▾

Breakfast: The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.

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