How do you pronounce "breakfast"?

In American English: /ˈbrɛkfəst/ (BREHKF-uhst). In British English: /bɹˈɛkfəst/ (BR-ehkf). In Canadian English: /ˈbrɛkfəst/ (BREHKF-uhst). In Australian English: /bɹˈɛkfəst/ (BR-ehkf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbrɛkfəst/ (BREHKF-uhst), while in British English it's /bɹˈɛkfəst/ (BR-ehkf).

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breakfast

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/ˈbrɛkfəst/

BREHKF-uhst

Syllable Breakdown

brɛkfbreak·əstfast

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