How to Pronounce "break the law"
expression
BRAYK thuh LAW
brayk thuh LAW
Definition
To do something that is not allowed by law; to commit a crime or illegal act.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫɑ/, /ˈɫɔ
British English
bɹˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAYK thuh LAW
UK
brayk thuh LAW
Listen in Context
It is wrong to break the law.
If you break the law, you may go to jail.
People should never break the law.
He didn't mean to break the law, it was an honest mistake.