How to Pronounce "break to pieces"
expression
BRAYK tuh PEE-siz
brayk tuh PEE-siz
Definition
To break something into many small parts, usually by force or accident. It means that the thing is no longer whole and is in several pieces.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈpisəz/, /ˈpisɪz
British English
bɹˈeɪk/ /tˈuː/ /pˈiːsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAYK tuh PEE-siz
UK
brayk tuh PEE-siz
Listen in Context
Be careful not to break to pieces the glass cup.
He accidentally broke to pieces his favorite toy.
The plate fell and broke to pieces on the floor.
When her favorite vase broke to pieces, she was really upset.