How to Pronounce "breadwinner"
word
ˈbɹɛdˌwɪnɝ
BRED-win-er
bɹˈɛdwɪnɐ
bred-WIN-uh
Definition
A breadwinner is the person in a family or household who earns most or all of the money needed to support the family.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹɛdˌwɪnɝ
British English
bɹˈɛdwɪnɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRED-win-er
UK
bred-WIN-uh
Listen in Context
My father was the breadwinner in our family.
Now Maria is the only breadwinner at home.
A breadwinner provides for their family's needs.
After losing his job, he struggled with not being the breadwinner anymore.