half-break

Questions

What does half-break mean?

The situation where a player almost breaks the opposition defensive line but is stopped by the opposition.

How to pronounce half-break

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “half-break”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “half-break”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “half-break” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.