How to Pronounce "breakwater"
word
ˈbɹeɪˌkwɔtɝ
BRAY-kwaw-ter
bɹˈeɪkwɔːtɐ
bray-KWAW-tuh
Definition
A breakwater is a barrier built in the sea, designed to protect a shore or harbor from the force of waves.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹeɪˌkwɔtɝ
British English
bɹˈeɪkwɔːtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAY-kwaw-ter
UK
bray-KWAW-tuh
Listen in Context
The fishermen repaired the breakwater after the storm.
A new breakwater protects the small harbor.
Waves crashed against the breakwater.
Local kids like to fish off the old breakwater in summer.