Breakfast or Brekfast
Which Spelling is Correct?
Understanding the correct spelling of " Breakfast" and " Brekfast". This is a noun referring to the first meal of the day.
❌ Brekfast
This spelling is incorrect. "Brekfast" is a misspelling of the word "breakfast."
Incorrect Examples:
- • I had brekfast at 8 AM
- • The brekfast menu
- • Continental brekfast
✅ Breakfast
This is the correct spelling. "Breakfast" is the proper English spelling.
Correct Examples:
- • I had breakfast at 8 AM
- • The breakfast menu
- • Continental breakfast
Definition of Breakfast
Breakfast (noun): The first meal of the day, typically eaten in the morning.
Breakfast (noun): The food eaten at this meal.
Breakfast (verb): To eat breakfast.
Used to refer to the morning meal that breaks the overnight fast.
Synonyms for Breakfast
- • Morning meal
- • First meal
- • AM meal
- • Early meal
- • Brunch (late breakfast)
- • Continental
- • Full English
- • Morning repast
Notes:
- • "Breakfast" is always spelled with "ea" in "break", not "e"
- • The word comes from "break" + "fast" (breaking the overnight fast)
- • The pronunciation is /ˈbrekfəst/ (BREK-fust) in British English
- • "Brekfast" is a common misspelling but is never correct
- • Remember: "Breakfast" = break + fast (not brek + fast)
- • The word can be used as both a noun and a verb
- • Think of it as breaking your overnight fast
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why do people spell it "brekfast"?
A: This misspelling occurs because people may forget the "a" in "break" or may be influenced by the pronunciation which sounds like "brek."
Q: Is "brekfast" ever acceptable?
A: No, "brekfast" is always incorrect. Always use "breakfast" with "ea" in "break" in all contexts.
Q: What's the difference between "breakfast" and "lunch"?
A: "Breakfast" is the first meal of the day, typically eaten in the morning, while "lunch" is the midday meal eaten around noon.
Q: How do I remember the correct spelling?
A: Think of "breakfast" as "break" + "fast" - you're breaking your overnight fast. Remember that "break" has "ea" like "speak" and "weak."
Summary
Breakfast is the correct spelling of this word. The incorrect spelling "brekfast" should never be used.
Remember: Breakfast = break + fast (breaking the overnight fast). The "break" part has "ea" like "speak" and "weak." This follows the English spelling pattern and is the only correct form of this noun referring to the first meal of the day.