How to Pronounce "broken home"
expression
ˈbɹoʊkən/ /ˈhoʊm
BROH-kuhn HOHM
bɹˈəʊkən/ /hˈəʊm
brOH-kuhn HOHM
Definition
A family in which the parents are separated or divorced, often resulting in emotional or practical difficulties for the children.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹoʊkən/ /ˈhoʊm
British English
bɹˈəʊkən/ /hˈəʊm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BROH-kuhn HOHM
UK
brOH-kuhn HOHM
Listen in Context
He grew up in a broken home.
Children from a broken home often face challenges.
She feels different because she comes from a broken home.
After the divorce, their kids struggled with living in a broken home.