How to Pronounce "break the ice"
expression
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈaɪs
BRAYK thuh EYS
bɹˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈaɪs
br-AYK the EYS
Definition
To do or say something to make people feel more comfortable in a social situation, especially when meeting for the first time or when things feel awkward.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈaɪs
British English
bɹˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈaɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAYK thuh EYS
UK
br-AYK the EYS
Listen in Context
He told a funny story to break the ice at the meeting.
A game can help children break the ice in class.
She smiled to break the ice with her new neighbors.
I'm so bad at small talk, I never know how to break the ice.