breadwinner meaning

UK US /ˈbrɛdwɪnɚ/ 3 syllables

breadwinner (noun): one whose earnings are the primary source of support for their dependents.

Definition of breadwinner

  1. one whose earnings are the primary source of support for their dependents

    Type of: earner

How to pronounce breadwinner

breadwinner is pronounced /ˈbrɛdwɪnɚ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

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