How to Pronounce "break it up"
expression
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈəp
BRAY-kit-UP
bɹˈeɪk/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈʌp
bray-KIT-UP
Definition
An expression used to tell people to stop fighting, arguing, or to end a group activity; also, to separate something into parts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈəp
British English
bɹˈeɪk/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAY-kit-UP
UK
bray-KIT-UP
Listen in Context
The teacher yelled, "Break it up!"
The police arrived and told the crowd to break it up.
We need to break it up into smaller groups for the activity.
Alright, you two, break it up before someone gets hurt.