How to Pronounce Breath

To pronounce "breath", say BREATH — one syllable, IPA /bɹɛθ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/bɹɛθ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “breath”

"breath" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with death and shibboleth, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: breth — easy to mix up when writing.

What does breath mean?

noun

  1. The act or process of breathing.

    “I could hear the breath of the runner behind me.”

  2. A single act of breathing in or out; a breathing of air.

    “I took a deep breath and started the test.”

Words that rhyme with breath

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

deathshibbolethmethmegadeathdaleth

Related words

breatherintimationhintrespirableinhalerespiration

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "breath"?▾

"Breath" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "breath"?▾

The IPA transcription of "breath" is /bɹɛθ/.

What does "breath" mean?▾

Breath: The act or process of breathing.

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