breaking the ice

Questions

What does breaking the ice mean?

present participle and gerund of break the ice

How to pronounce breaking the ice

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “breaking the ice”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “breaking the ice” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.