How to Pronounce "break a record"
expression
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹɛkɝd/, /ɹəˈkɔɹd/, /ɹɪˈkɔɹd
BRAYK uh REK-erd
bɹˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /ˈɹɛkɔːd
BRAYK uh REK-awd
Definition
To achieve a result that is better than any previous result in a specific activity, especially in sports or competitions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹɛkɝd/, /ɹəˈkɔɹd/, /ɹɪˈkɔɹd
British English
bɹˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /ˈɹɛkɔːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAYK uh REK-erd
UK
BRAYK uh REK-awd
Listen in Context
She wants to break a record in swimming this year.
Did you hear he managed to break a record last week?
Our team hopes to break a record in the next game.
If we work hard, we could break a record this quarter.