How to Pronounce "break out in tears"
expression
BRAYK-owt-in-TEERZ
brayk-OWT-in-teerz
Definition
To suddenly start crying, often because of strong emotion like sadness, pain, or overwhelming feelings.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈtɛɹz/, /ˈtɪɹz
British English
bɹˈeɪk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɪn/ /tiːɹz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAYK-owt-in-TEERZ
UK
brayk-OWT-in-teerz
Listen in Context
When she saw her lost dog, she broke out in tears.
The little boy broke out in tears after falling off his bike.
She broke out in tears during the sad movie.
I didn't expect him to break out in tears when he heard the news.