How to Pronounce Breathing

To pronounce "breathing", say BREATH-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɹiːðɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈbɹiːðɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “breathing”

"breathing" has 2 syllables: breath-ing. It rhymes with teething and sheathing, if that helps it stick.

What does breathing mean?

verb

  1. To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.
  2. To take in needed gases and expel waste gases in a similar way.

    “Fish have gills so they can breathe underwater.”

noun

  1. The act of respiration; a single instance of this.
  2. A diacritical mark indicating aspiration or lack thereof.

Synonyms

live and breathe

Words that rhyme with breathing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

teethingsheathingwreathing

Related words

exhalinginhalingrespirationhuffingsnortingsnoringpuffypuffing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "breathing"?▾

"Breathing" has 2 syllables: breath · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "breathing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "breathing" is /ˈbɹiːðɪŋ/.

What does "breathing" mean?▾

Breathing: To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.

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