How to Pronounce "break to"
expression
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
BRAYK-too, BRAYK-tuh, BRAYK-tih
bɹˈeɪk/ /tˈuː
brayk-TOO
Definition
To tell someone bad news or something difficult to hear, usually in a gentle or careful way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
bɹˈeɪk/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAYK-too, BRAYK-tuh, BRAYK-tih
UK
brayk-TOO
Listen in Context
She finally managed to break it to her boss that she was quitting.
I had to break it to her that the concert was canceled.
He didn't want to break it to his parents that he failed the test.
Can you help me break it to Tom?