How to pronounce broken

Say it like this: /ˈbɹoʊ.kɪn/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈbɹoʊ.kɪn/

Australian

What does broken mean?

adjFragmented; in separate pieces.

“One recent morning the team had to replace a broken weather research station.”

Fractured; having the bone in pieces.

“My arm is broken!”

Split or ruptured.

“A dog bit my leg and now the skin is broken.”

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