How to Pronounce Breathtaking

To pronounce "breathtaking", say BREATHT-ak-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “breathtaking”

"breathtaking" has 3 syllables: breatht-ak-ing. It rhymes with undertaking and quaking, if that helps it stick.

What does breathtaking mean?

adjective

  1. Stunningly beautiful; amazing

    “He went to the Grand Canyon and spent a week taking in the breathtaking scenery all around him.”

  2. Very surprising or shocking; to such a degree as to cause astonishment.

    “breathtaking stupidity or rudeness”

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Words that rhyme with breathtaking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

undertakingquakingpainstakinggroundbreakingheartbreakingforsakingmakingtakingstakingshakingrakingearthshaking

Related words

excitingbreathlessbeautifulgorgeousfascinatingmagnificentphenomenaltremendous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "breathtaking"?▾

"Breathtaking" has 3 syllables: breatht · ak · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "breathtaking"?▾

The IPA transcription of "breathtaking" is /ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/.

What does "breathtaking" mean?▾

Breathtaking: Stunningly beautiful; amazing

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