How to Pronounce Breaking

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈbɹeɪkɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “breaking”

"breaking" has 2 syllables: break-ing. It rhymes with breathtaking and undertaking, if that helps it stick.

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

What does breaking mean?

verb

To separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly.
“If the vase falls to the floor, it might break.”
To divide (something, often money) into smaller units.
“Can you break a hundred-dollar bill for me?”

noun

The act by which something is broken.
A change of a vowel to a diphthong

Synonyms

crack fracture burst bust shatter shear smash split

Antonyms

hold assemble fix join mend put together

Words that rhyme with breaking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breathtaking undertaking quaking painstaking groundbreaking heartbreaking forsaking making taking staking shaking raking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "breaking"?▾

"Breaking" has 2 syllables: break · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "breaking"?▾

The IPA transcription of "breaking" is /ˈbɹeɪkɪŋ/.

What does "breaking" mean?▾

Breaking: To separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly.

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