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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable broke
  • 5 letters
Syllables
broke has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/broʊk/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide broke into syllables?

broke divides as broke. broke has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in broke?

Broke has 1 syllable (broke).

Which syllable is stressed in broke?

The stressed syllable in broke is broke. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce broke?

/broʊk/ in American English.