How to pronounce breathable
Say it like BREE-thuh-bul. Breathable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BREE).
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- BREE
- thuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Breathable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of breathable
American and British speakers say breathable in essentially the same way: /ˈbriðəbəl/ in the US and /ˈbriːðəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BREE-thuh-bul.
What does breathable mean?
- suitable for breathing
- Letting air seep through.“breathable paint”
Where does breathable come from?
From breathe + -able.
Questions about saying breathable
How do you pronounce breathable?
Say BREE-thuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbriðəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈbriːðəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in breathable?
Breathable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BREE). Broken into parts: BREE · thuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say breathable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbriðəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈbriːðəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.