How to Pronounce "groundbreaking"
word
ˈɡɹaʊnˌbɹeɪkɪŋ/, /ˈɡɹaʊndˌbɹeɪkɪŋ
GROUND-bray-king
ɡɹˈaʊndbɹeɪkɪŋ
ground-BRAY-king
Definition
Describes something that is new, original, and changes things in a big way; often used for discoveries, ideas, or inventions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹaʊnˌbɹeɪkɪŋ/, /ˈɡɹaʊndˌbɹeɪkɪŋ
British English
ɡɹˈaʊndbɹeɪkɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GROUND-bray-king
UK
ground-BRAY-king
Listen in Context
The scientist made a groundbreaking discovery.
Their new phone has groundbreaking technology.
The movie was groundbreaking for its time.
Her groundbreaking research changed the whole field of medicine.