How to pronounce breathe
verb To take air into and out of the lungs.
Written sound guide
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
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Keep it to one syllable
Use a long ee and a voiced th, as in this; compare short e and unvoiced th in breath.
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breathe or breath?
verb
breathe
BREETHTo take air into and out of the lungs.
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“It is difficult to breathe through my nose.”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say breathe slowly. Keep the sounds in one beat.
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Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
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Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with breathe.
What should I check?
Use a long ee and a voiced th, as in this; compare short e and unvoiced th in breath. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
