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How to pronounce breaker in American English

“breaker” pronunciation by American speakers

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“breaker” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. of circuit breaker there.

    Federal Reserve

  2. tie- breaker in the vote.

    Dept of Justice

  3. At some point, the tagged-out isolation breaker had been cross-wired with another breaker.

    Dept of Labor

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