How to Pronounce Breast

To pronounce "breast", say BREAST — one syllable, IPA /bɹɛst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

Letters

/bɹɛst/

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💡 Tip for remembering “breast”

"breast" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with manifest and crest, if that helps it stick.

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

What does breast mean?

noun

Either of the two organs on the front of a female human's chest, which contain the mammary glands; also the analogous organs in males.
“Tanya's breasts grew remarkably during pregnancy.”
The chest, or front of the human thorax.

verb

To push against with the breast; to meet full on, oppose, face.
To reach the top (of a hill).
“He breasted the hill and saw the town before him.”

Synonyms

chest brisket white meat heart soul

Antonyms

dark meat thigh wing

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Words that rhyme with breast

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

manifest crest detest distressed jest impressed acquiesced rest chest arrest bequest request

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "breast"?▾

"Breast" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "breast"?▾

The IPA transcription of "breast" is /bɹɛst/.

What does "breast" mean?▾

Breast: Either of the two organs on the front of a female human's chest, which contain the mammary glands; also the analogous organs in males.

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