To pronounce "breathy", say BREATHY — one syllable, IPA /ˈbɹɛθi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈbɹɛθi/
IPA
"breathy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with abernethy and mcquethy, if that helps it stick.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Breathy" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "breathy" is /ˈbɹɛθi/.
Breathy: Accompanied by audible breathing.
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