How to Pronounce "break the silence"
expression
BRAYK thuh SY-lens
brayk thuh SY-lens
Definition
To speak or make a noise after a period of quiet, often when everyone is silent or not talking.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsaɪɫəns
British English
bɹˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈaɪləns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAYK thuh SY-lens
UK
brayk thuh SY-lens
Listen in Context
He finally broke the silence and asked a question.
No one wanted to break the silence during dinner.
She smiled to break the silence.
Who’s going to break the silence first?