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

verb

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

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Frequently asked questions

How do you 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.

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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