How do you pronounce "break"?

In American English: /ˈbreɪk/ (BRAYK). In British English: /bɹˈeɪk/ (BR). In Canadian English: /ˈbreɪk/ (BRAYK). In Australian English: /bɹˈeɪk/ (BR).

Is "break" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbreɪk/ (BRAYK), while in British English it's /bɹˈeɪk/ (BR).

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break

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/ˈbreɪk/

BRAYK

Syllable Breakdown

breɪkbreak

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