How to Pronounce "hit the brakes"
expression
HIT thuh BRAYKS
HIT thuh BRAYKS
Definition
To press the brake pedal in a vehicle to slow down or stop. It can also be used figuratively to mean suddenly stopping or slowing down any action or progress.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɹeɪks
British English
hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /bɹˈeɪks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HIT thuh BRAYKS
UK
HIT thuh BRAYKS
Listen in Context
I had to hit the brakes when the dog ran into the street.
Please hit the brakes slowly so we don’t jerk forward.
When you see the red light, hit the brakes immediately.
We were about to miss the turn, so I had to really hit the brakes.