How to Pronounce "break the cycle"
expression
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsaɪkəɫ
BRAYK thuh SY-kul
bɹˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈaɪkəl
brayk thuh SY-kuhl
Definition
To stop a repeating negative habit, pattern, or situation, especially one that happens over and over.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsaɪkəɫ
British English
bɹˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈaɪkəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAYK thuh SY-kul
UK
brayk thuh SY-kuhl
Listen in Context
We must break the cycle of poverty in our community.
She wants to break the cycle of violence in her family.
It takes courage to break the cycle of addiction.
If no one speaks up, how will we ever break the cycle?