How to Pronounce "break the internet"
expression
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɪntɝˌnɛt
BRAYK thuh IN-ter-net
bɹˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɪntənˌɛt
br-AYK thuh IN-tuhn-et
Definition
To cause an enormous online reaction, often with a viral post, photo, or event, so many people see or talk about it that it feels like the internet can’t handle it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɪntɝˌnɛt
British English
bɹˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɪntənˌɛt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAYK thuh IN-ter-net
UK
br-AYK thuh IN-tuhn-et
Listen in Context
That video of the cat dancing might break the internet.
Kim Kardashian's photo really did break the internet.
People said the new movie trailer would break the internet.
When Beyoncé released her surprise album, she basically broke the internet.