How to Pronounce "breaking"
word
/ˈbɹeɪkɪŋ/
BRAY-king
/bɹˈeɪkɪŋ/
BRAY-king
Definition
Used especially in news to describe something important that is happening right now and has just become known. It can also be the -ing form of 'break' in other contexts, but as a standalone word it is most often seen in 'breaking news'.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɹeɪkɪŋ/
British English
/bɹˈeɪkɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAY-king
UK
BRAY-king
Listen in Context
The TV showed breaking news about the storm.
We stopped to watch the breaking story.
The app sent a breaking news alert this morning.
Every little update gets labeled breaking news these days.