How to Pronounce "break your fall"
expression
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ
BRAYK-yer-FAWL
bɹˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /fˈɔːl
brayk-YAW-FAWL
Definition
To stop or slow down your body when you are falling, often by using your hands, arms, or something you land on so you are not hurt as badly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ
British English
bɹˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /fˈɔːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAYK-yer-FAWL
UK
brayk-YAW-FAWL
Listen in Context
He put out his hands to break his fall.
A pile of leaves helped break her fall.
Try to roll to break your fall if you slip.
Thankfully, her backpack helped break her fall when she slipped on the stairs.