How to Pronounce "make a break for it"

expression

ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt

MAYK-uh-BRAYK-fer-it

mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /bɹˈeɪk/ /fˈɔː/ /ˈɪt

MAYK-uh-BRAYK-faw-it

Definition

To suddenly try to escape from a place or situation, especially by running quickly.

American English

ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt

British English

mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /bɹˈeɪk/ /fˈɔː/ /ˈɪt

MAYK-uh-BRAYK-fer-it

MAYK-uh-BRAYK-faw-it

When the guard looked away, they made a break for it.

The dog saw an open gate and made a break for it.

She waited for the right moment to make a break for it.

If we're going to make a break for it, now's our only chance!