How to Pronounce Broken

To pronounce "broken", say BROK-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɹəʊkən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈbɹəʊkən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “broken”

"broken" has 2 syllables: brok-en. It rhymes with outspoken and softspoken, if that helps it stick.

What does broken 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?”

adjective

Fragmented, in separate pieces.
(of a promise, etc) Breached; violated; not kept.
“broken promises of neutrality”

Synonyms

crack fracture burst bust shatter shear smash split rekt intermittent

Antonyms

hold assemble fix join mend put together

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Words that rhyme with broken

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

outspoken softspoken spoken heartbroken unspoken oaken woken unbroken soken housebroken pocan michoacan

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "broken"?▾

"Broken" has 2 syllables: brok · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "broken"?▾

The IPA transcription of "broken" is /ˈbɹəʊkən/.

What does "broken" mean?▾

Broken: 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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