How to pronounce breathlessly
Say it like BRETH-luh-slee. Breathlessly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRETH).
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- BRETH
- luh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Breathlessly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of breathlessly
American and British speakers say breathlessly in essentially the same way: /ˈbrɛθləsli/ in the US and /ˈbrɛθləsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRETH-luh-slee.
What does breathlessly mean?
- In a breathless manner, usually due to excitement, exertion, etc.
Where does breathlessly come from?
From breathless + -ly.
Questions about saying breathlessly
How do you pronounce breathlessly?
Say BRETH-luh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɛθləsli/. In British English it is /ˈbrɛθləsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in breathlessly?
Breathlessly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRETH). Broken into parts: BRETH · luh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say breathlessly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrɛθləsli/ and the British form is /ˈbrɛθləsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.