How to Pronounce "break your word"
expression
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈwɝd
BRAYK-yer-WURD
bɹˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /wˈɜːd
brayk-YAW-WURD
Definition
To fail to do what you promised or said you would do.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈwɝd
British English
bɹˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /wˈɜːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAYK-yer-WURD
UK
brayk-YAW-WURD
Listen in Context
If you break your word, people won't trust you.
He promised to help but then he broke his word.
I have never broken my word to you before.
If you break your word just once, it's hard to regain trust.