How to Pronounce "rack your brain"
expression
ˈɹæk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɹeɪn
RAK-yor-brayn
ɹˈæk/ /jˈɔː/ /bɹˈeɪn
RAK-yaw-brayn
Definition
To think very hard or make a lot of effort to remember something or solve a problem.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹæk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɹeɪn
British English
ɹˈæk/ /jˈɔː/ /bɹˈeɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAK-yor-brayn
UK
RAK-yaw-brayn
Listen in Context
I had to rack my brain to remember her name.
She racked her brain for an answer to the question.
We racked our brains trying to solve the puzzle.
I've been racking my brain all day, but I still can't remember where I put my keys.