How to Pronounce "break your stride"
expression
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈstɹaɪd
BRAYK-yer-STRYD or BRAYK-yor-STRYD
bɹˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /stɹˈaɪd
brayk-YAW-stryd
Definition
To stop or slow down your movement or progress, especially when you were going steadily before. Often used both literally (walking, running) and figuratively (stopping progress in life or work).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈstɹaɪd
British English
bɹˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /stɹˈaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAYK-yer-STRYD or BRAYK-yor-STRYD
UK
brayk-YAW-stryd
Listen in Context
Please don't break your stride if someone calls you during the race.
She didn't break her stride even when it started to rain.
Try not to break your stride when you climb the hill.
No amount of bad news can break your stride if you stay focused.