How to Pronounce "breaks"
word
/ˈbɹeɪks/
brayks
/bɹˈeɪks/
brayks
Definition
As a noun, 'breaks' means short rest periods or pauses. As a verb, it is the third-person singular form of 'break' and can mean to damage something, stop working, or not follow a rule.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɹeɪks/
British English
/bɹˈeɪks/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
brayks
UK
brayks
Listen in Context
He breaks his pencils when he is nervous.
The machine breaks every winter.
We have two breaks at school today.
She always breaks the rules and then acts surprised.