How to Pronounce "take a break"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɹeɪk
TAYK-uh-BRAYK
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /bɹˈeɪk
TAYK-uh-BRAYK
Definition
To stop what you are doing for a short time in order to rest or relax.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɹeɪk
British English
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /bɹˈeɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-uh-BRAYK
UK
TAYK-uh-BRAYK
Listen in Context
Let's take a break and have some coffee.
You should take a break if you feel tired.
She stopped working to take a break and eat lunch.
I think we all need to take a break before we get back to work.