How to Pronounce "the breaking point"
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɹeɪkɪŋ/ /ˈpɔɪnt
thuh BRAY-king POYNT
ðə, ði/ /bɹˈeɪkɪŋ/ /pˈɔɪnt
thuh BRAY-king POYNT
Definition
The moment or limit at which a person or thing can no longer continue to function properly, often due to too much stress or pressure.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɹeɪkɪŋ/ /ˈpɔɪnt
British English
ðə, ði/ /bɹˈeɪkɪŋ/ /pˈɔɪnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh BRAY-king POYNT
UK
thuh BRAY-king POYNT
Listen in Context
She felt she was at the breaking point after a long week of work.
The team reached the breaking point during the heated argument.
If you keep bending it, the stick will hit the breaking point.
After endless delays, my patience finally reached the breaking point.