How to Pronounce "outbreak"
word
/ˈaʊtˌbɹeɪk/
OWT-brayk
/ˈaʊtbɹeɪk/
OWT-brayk
Definition
A sudden beginning or increase of something bad, especially of a disease, war, or violence.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈaʊtˌbɹeɪk/
British English
/ˈaʊtbɹeɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-brayk
UK
OWT-brayk
Listen in Context
There was an outbreak of the flu at the school.
The sudden outbreak surprised everyone.
Doctors are working to stop the outbreak.
Since the outbreak, travel plans have changed a lot.