How to Pronounce "breakout"
word
ˈbɹeɪˌkaʊt
BRAY-kowt
bɹˈeɪkaʊt
bray-KOWt
Definition
A 'breakout' can refer to an escape from a place (such as prison), a sudden start or increase of something (like a disease or trend), or a rapid rise to success.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹeɪˌkaʊt
British English
bɹˈeɪkaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAY-kowt
UK
bray-KOWt
Listen in Context
The prisoners planned a breakout last night.
There was a breakout of flu at school.
Her song was a breakout hit this year.
He became a breakout star after that movie.