How to Pronounce Groundbreaking

To pronounce "groundbreaking", say GROUNDBR-eak-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɹaʊndbɹeɪkɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

14

Letters

/ˈɡɹaʊndbɹeɪkɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “groundbreaking”

"groundbreaking" has 3 syllables: groundbr-eak-ing. It rhymes with breathtaking and undertaking, if that helps it stick.

What does groundbreaking mean?

noun

  1. A ceremony to mark the beginning of construction.
  2. The point at which construction begins.

adjective

  1. Innovative; new, different; doing something that has never been done before.

    “The latest model includes several groundbreaking features and improvements.”

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Words that rhyme with groundbreaking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breathtakingundertakingquakingpainstakingheartbreakingforsakingmakingtakingstakingshakingrakingearthshaking

Related words

ground-breakinginnovationinnovativepioneeringinnovatorygame-changinginnovatorinventive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "groundbreaking"?▾

"Groundbreaking" has 3 syllables: groundbr · eak · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "groundbreaking"?▾

The IPA transcription of "groundbreaking" is /ˈɡɹaʊndbɹeɪkɪŋ/.

What does "groundbreaking" mean?▾

Groundbreaking: A ceremony to mark the beginning of construction.

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