breakthrough

/ˈbreɪkθruː/

Syllables break·through

Stress BREAK-through

Phonics Breakdown

break

/breɪk/

long e

through

/θruː/

ou/ow

Meaning

an important discovery or development that overcomes a problem

Sound Reference

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break=/breɪk/(break, steak) + through=/θruː/(through)

Example

The scientist made a major breakthrough in cancer research.