How to Pronounce "break out of"
expression
BRAYK-owt-uhv
brayk-OWT-ov
Definition
To escape from a confined place or a difficult situation; often means to get free from something that limits you, like a prison, habit, or routine.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
British English
bɹˈeɪk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAYK-owt-uhv
UK
brayk-OWT-ov
Listen in Context
He tried to break out of the locked room.
The prisoners planned to break out of jail.
It's hard to break out of bad habits.
I wanted to break out of my boring routine and try something new.