How to pronounce breather
Say it like BREE-ther. Breather has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BREE).
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- BREE
- ther
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Breather 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.
- therKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of breather
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BREE-thuh.
What does breather mean?
- Something or someone that breathes.
- A heavy breather.
- A short break; a rest or respite.“After a short breather she was ready to continue up the hill.”
Where does breather come from?
From breathe + -er (agent noun suffix) or + -er (relational noun suffix).
Words that rhyme with breather
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of breather.
Questions about saying breather
How do you pronounce breather?
Say BREE-ther. The American pronunciation is /ˈbriðɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbriːðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in breather?
Breather has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BREE). Broken into parts: BREE · ther.
Is breather pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbriːðə/ (BREE-thuh).