How to Pronounce Breathless

To pronounce "breathless", say BREATHL-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɹɛθləs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈbɹɛθləs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “breathless”

"breathless" has 2 syllables: breathl-ess. It rhymes with deathless, if that helps it stick.

What does breathless mean?

adjective

  1. Having difficulty breathing; gasping.
  2. That makes one hold one's breath (with excitement etc.).

Words that rhyme with breathless

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

deathless

Related words

pursyshort-windedwindedpantinggaspingblownchokingsmothering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "breathless"?▾

"Breathless" has 2 syllables: breathl · ess.

What is the IPA transcription of "breathless"?▾

The IPA transcription of "breathless" is /ˈbɹɛθləs/.

What does "breathless" mean?▾

Breathless: Having difficulty breathing; gasping.

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