To pronounce "make-and-break", say MAK-eandbr-eak — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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MAK-eandbr-eak
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"make-and-break" has 3 syllables: mak-eandbr-eak.
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"Make-and-break" has 3 syllables: mak · eandbr · eak.
Make-and-break: Circuit breaker
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