How to Pronounce Breakthrough

To pronounce "breakthrough", say BREAKTHR-ough — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɹeɪkθɹuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˈbɹeɪkθɹuː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “breakthrough”

"breakthrough" has 2 syllables: breakthr-ough. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.

What does breakthrough mean?

noun

  1. An advance through and past enemy lines.
  2. Any major progress; such as a great innovation or discovery that overcomes a significant obstacle.

    “Albert Einstein is credited with making some of the greatest breakthroughs in modern physics.”

adjective

  1. Characterized by major progress or overcoming some obstacle.

    “a breakthrough technological advance”

Words that rhyme with breakthrough

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

discoveryfindopeningcompletionaccomplishmentachievementdevelopmententry

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "breakthrough"?▾

"Breakthrough" has 2 syllables: breakthr · ough.

What is the IPA transcription of "breakthrough"?▾

The IPA transcription of "breakthrough" is /ˈbɹeɪkθɹuː/.

What does "breakthrough" mean?▾

Breakthrough: An advance through and past enemy lines.

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