How do you pronounce "breakup"?

In American English: /ˈbreɪˌkəp/ (BRAY-kuhp). In British English: /bɹˈeɪkʌp/ (BR-ayk). In Canadian English: /ˈbreɪˌkəp/ (BRAY-kuhp). In Australian English: /bɹˈeɪkʌp/ (BR-ayk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbreɪˌkəp/ (BRAY-kuhp), while in British English it's /bɹˈeɪkʌp/ (BR-ayk).

How to Pronounce "breakup"

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/ˈbreɪˌkəp/

BRAY-kuhp

Syllable Breakdown

breɪbre·kəpakup

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