How to Pronounce "breaker"
word
/ˈbɹeɪkɝ/
BRAY-kur
/bɹˈeɪkɐ/
BRAY-kuh
Definition
A 'breaker' is a device that stops the flow of electricity in a circuit for safety (circuit breaker); it can also mean a wave that breaks on the shore, or a barrier built to protect against waves (breakwater).
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɹeɪkɝ/
British English
/bɹˈeɪkɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAY-kur
UK
BRAY-kuh
Listen in Context
The breaker turns off the electricity if there is a problem.
Big breakers hit the shore during storms.
The harbor is protected by a stone breaker.
We had to reset the breaker after a power surge last night.