How to Pronounce "crack a bottle open"
expression
ˈkɹæk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɑtəɫ/ /ˈoʊpən
KRAK-uh BAH-tuhl OH-puhn
kɹˈæk/ /æɪ/ /bˈɒtəl/ /ˈəʊpən
KRAK-uh BOT-uhl OH-puhn
Definition
To open a bottle, usually of alcohol, often to begin a celebration or to mark a special moment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹæk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɑtəɫ/ /ˈoʊpən
British English
kɹˈæk/ /æɪ/ /bˈɒtəl/ /ˈəʊpən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRAK-uh BAH-tuhl OH-puhn
UK
KRAK-uh BOT-uhl OH-puhn
Listen in Context
Let's crack a bottle open to celebrate your promotion!
They decided to crack a bottle open on New Year's Eve.
Can you crack a bottle open for dinner?
After the final exam, we all wanted to crack a bottle open together.