How To Pronounce Break-in
break-in
In British English, break-in is pronounced /ˈbreɪk.ɪn/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈbreɪk.ɪ̃n]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈbreɪk.ɪn/.
Break-in has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. British and American speakers say it the same way.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Break-in has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Break-in
How do you pronounce break-in in British English?
In British English, break-in is pronounced /ˈbreɪk.ɪn/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈbreɪk.ɪ̃n].
How do you pronounce break-in in American English?
In American English, break-in is pronounced /ˈbreɪk.ɪn/.
How many syllables are in break-in?
Break-in has two syllables, /breɪk/ + /ɪn/.
Where is the stress in break-in?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /breɪk/.
Do British and American English pronounce break-in the same way?
Yes. Both are /ˈbreɪk.ɪn/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
Nearby Words
Learn English and Literature with Adroit Tutors on our website, and order course materials there too.
www.adroittutors.com