How to Pronounce Breakpoint

To pronounce "breakpoint", say BREAKP-oint — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

BREAKP-oint

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💡 Tip for remembering “breakpoint”

"breakpoint" has 2 syllables: breakp-oint.

What does breakpoint mean?

noun

  1. A point in a program at which operation may be interrupted during debugging so that the state of the program at that point can be investigated.
  2. Location referred to when issuing watches, warnings, or advisories for specific areas.

verb

  1. To flag with a breakpoint.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "breakpoint"?▾

"Breakpoint" has 2 syllables: breakp · oint.

What does "breakpoint" mean?▾

Breakpoint: A point in a program at which operation may be interrupted during debugging so that the state of the program at that point can be investigated.

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