How to Pronounce Breakthroughs

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

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BREAKTHR-oughs

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💡 Tip for remembering “breakthroughs”

"breakthroughs" has 2 syllables: breakthr-oughs. It rhymes with peruse and abuse, if that helps it stick.

What does breakthroughs 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.”

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Words that rhyme with breakthroughs

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peruseabuserefuseinfusediffusefuseexcuseoozemisuseboozeamusenews

Related words

discoveryfindaccomplishmentsachievementsadvancementsadvancesavancesbreaches

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "breakthroughs"?▾

"Breakthroughs" has 2 syllables: breakthr · oughs.

What does "breakthroughs" mean?▾

Breakthroughs: An advance through and past enemy lines.

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