How to Pronounce "break into a run"
expression
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹən
BRAYK IN-too uh RUN
bɹˈeɪk/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈʌn
br-AYK IN-tu uh RUN
Definition
To suddenly start running, often after walking or moving slowly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹən
British English
bɹˈeɪk/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈʌn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAYK IN-too uh RUN
UK
br-AYK IN-tu uh RUN
Listen in Context
He saw the bus coming and broke into a run.
At the sound of thunder, the children broke into a run.
When the dog barked, she broke into a run.
I was walking home when I suddenly broke into a run because it started raining.