Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

breakeven

/bɹˈeɪkˌivən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.39 in modern English

Syllables: breakeven
IPA: /bɹˈeɪkˌivən/

18

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative spelling of break-even.

Countable; Uncountable

adj

Alternative spelling of break-even.

verb

Alternative spelling of break even.

Example Sentences

"The three laws [of thermodynamics] have been humorously restated as (1) You can't win. (2) You can't even breakeven. (3) You can't get out of the game."

Usage

Inflected Forms

breakevens (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce breakeven?: The recorded pronunciation is /bɹˈeɪkˌivən/.
What does breakeven mean?: Alternative spelling of break-even.

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