How to Pronounce "break it to"
expression
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
BRAYK-it-too, BRAYK-it-tuh, BRAYK-it-tih
bɹˈeɪk/ /ˈɪt/ /tˈuː
brayk-IT-TOO
Definition
To gently or carefully tell someone some news, especially if it is bad or could upset them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
bɹˈeɪk/ /ˈɪt/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAYK-it-too, BRAYK-it-tuh, BRAYK-it-tih
UK
brayk-IT-TOO
Listen in Context
I don't know how to break it to him that he failed the test.
Can you break it to her gently?
I'll have to break it to my parents tonight.
Sorry to break it to you, but the show is cancelled.