How to Pronounce "breakers"
word
/ˈbɹeɪkɝz/
BRAY-kurz
/bɹˈeɪkəz/
BRAY-kuhz
Definition
'Breakers' can refer to large waves that crash against the shore, or electric devices that stop the flow of electricity in a circuit (circuit breakers).
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɹeɪkɝz/
British English
/bɹˈeɪkəz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAY-kurz
UK
BRAY-kuhz
Listen in Context
The breakers hit the rocks near the beach.
Be careful when swimming near the breakers.
The breakers shut off the power during the storm.
Surfers love to ride the big breakers in the morning.