How to Pronounce "build bridges"
expression
ˈbɪɫd/ /ˈbɹɪdʒəz/, /ˈbɹɪdʒɪz
BILD BRIJ-iz
bˈɪld/ /bɹˈɪdʒɪz
BILD BRIJ-iz
Definition
To create connections, understanding, or good relationships between people or groups, especially those who may not agree or are different from each other.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɪɫd/ /ˈbɹɪdʒəz/, /ˈbɹɪdʒɪz
British English
bˈɪld/ /bɹˈɪdʒɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BILD BRIJ-iz
UK
BILD BRIJ-iz
Listen in Context
We need to build bridges between the two teams.
She always tries to build bridges with new classmates.
Good leaders know how to build bridges in their communities.
After the argument, someone needed to build bridges so we could work together again.