How to Pronounce "slam the brakes on"
expression
SLAM thuh BRAYKS awn
slam thuh BRAYKS on
Definition
To suddenly press the brakes of a vehicle very hard to stop quickly. This expression is also used figuratively to describe stopping any activity or process very abruptly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɫæm/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɹeɪks/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
slˈæm/ /ðə, ði/ /bɹˈeɪks/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLAM thuh BRAYKS awn
UK
slam thuh BRAYKS on
Listen in Context
I had to slam the brakes on when the dog ran into the road.
You should never slam the brakes on in the rain; it can be dangerous.
He slammed the brakes on to avoid hitting the car in front.
When the company saw sales dropping, they slammed the brakes on hiring new staff.