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How to pronounce breakable

breakable
/ˈbreɪkəbəl/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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Breakable, sound by sound

/b/as in bedA voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/eɪ/as in dayGlide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/b/as in bedA voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.

In a sentence

Glass is a transparent and easily breakable material.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce breakable?

Breakable is pronounced /ˈbreɪkəbəl/ in American English.

How many syllables are in breakable?

Breakable has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in breakable?

The first syllable: /ˈbreɪkəbəl/.

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