How to Pronounce "burst your bubble"
expression
ˈbɝst/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbəbəɫ
BURST-yer-BUH-buhl
bˈɜːst/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈʌbəl
BURST-yaw-BUH-buhl
Definition
To give someone unpleasant or disappointing news that shatters their excitement, hopes, or illusions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɝst/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbəbəɫ
British English
bˈɜːst/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈʌbəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BURST-yer-BUH-buhl
UK
BURST-yaw-BUH-buhl
Listen in Context
I don’t want to burst your bubble, but there is no school today because of the snow.
She didn’t mean to burst your bubble, she just told the truth.
Sorry to burst your bubble, but that shirt is on backward.
Hate to burst your bubble, but that movie isn’t out yet.