The spelling of the word "Breste" may be misleading as it appears to have four syllables - Bre-ste - when in fact it has only two. The correct pronunciation is [/brɛst/], with stress on the first syllable. The "e" at the end is silent, and the "s" sounds like a "z". "Breste" is an old French word meaning "upper part of the body" or "chest". While the spelling may seem unusual to English speakers, it reflects the word's French origins.