How to Pronounce "break ground"
expression
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈɡɹaʊnd
BRAYK GROWND
bɹˈeɪk/ /ɡɹˈaʊnd
br-AYK grownd
Definition
To begin construction on a building or project; also, to do something new or innovative that has not been done before.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈɡɹaʊnd
British English
bɹˈeɪk/ /ɡɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAYK GROWND
UK
br-AYK grownd
Listen in Context
They will break ground on the new school next week.
This invention will break ground in the medical field.
The team is ready to break ground on the new project.
The company hopes to break ground with their eco-friendly technology.