How to Pronounce "break a code"
expression
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkoʊd
BRAYK uh KOHd
bɹˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /kˈəʊd
BRAYK uh KOHD
Definition
To figure out or solve the meaning of a secret code or encrypted message.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkoʊd
British English
bɹˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /kˈəʊd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAYK uh KOHd
UK
BRAYK uh KOHD
Listen in Context
Can you break a code and find the hidden message?
The detective tried to break a code in the old letter.
People used computers to break a code during the war.
It took the team weeks to finally break the code and access the files.