How to Pronounce Icebreaker

To pronounce "icebreaker", say IC-ebr-eak-er — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈaɪsˌbɹeɪkəɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈaɪsˌbɹeɪkəɹ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “icebreaker”

"icebreaker" has 4 syllables: ic-ebr-eak-er. It rhymes with caretaker and maker, if that helps it stick.

What does icebreaker mean?

noun

  1. A ship designed to break through ice so that it, or other ships coming behind, can navigate on frozen seas.

    “The steel hulls of ice-breakers are much thicker than those of standard vessels.”

  2. A game, activity, humorous anecdote, etc., designed to relax a group of people to help them get to know each other.

    “The new college hallmates were awkward with each other at first, but after a game of charades as an icebreaker, they were laughing like old friends.”

Words that rhyme with icebreaker

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

caretakermakeracrequakerundertakerrainmakerbreakerrakerbakertroublemakershakermatchmaker

Related words

iceboaticebreakingvesselclassprefaceslushbreakericeboating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "icebreaker"?▾

"Icebreaker" has 4 syllables: ic · ebr · eak · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "icebreaker"?▾

The IPA transcription of "icebreaker" is /ˈaɪsˌbɹeɪkəɹ/.

What does "icebreaker" mean?▾

Icebreaker: A ship designed to break through ice so that it, or other ships coming behind, can navigate on frozen seas.

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