How to Pronounce "make a break for"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
MAYK-uh-BRAYK-for
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /bɹˈeɪk/ /fˈɔː
MAYK-uh-BRAYK-faw
Definition
To suddenly run or move quickly toward something, usually to escape or reach safety.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /bɹˈeɪk/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK-uh-BRAYK-for
UK
MAYK-uh-BRAYK-faw
Listen in Context
The rabbit made a break for the bushes when it saw the dog.
When the bell rang, the students made a break for the door.
He saw an opportunity and made a break for it.
Suddenly, Jake made a break for the exit and disappeared into the crowd.