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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.