How to pronounce breathtakingly
Say it like BRETH-tay-king-lee. Breathtakingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRETH).
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- BRETH
- tay
- king
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Breathtakingly 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.
- tayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of breathtakingly
American and British speakers say breathtakingly in essentially the same way: /ˈbrɛθˌteɪkɪŋli/ in the US and /ˈbrɛθˌteɪkɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRETH-tay-king-lee.
What does breathtakingly mean?
- In a breathtaking manner.“The view was breathtakingly beautiful.”
- To a degree that causes shock or awe; shockingly.“It was a breathtakingly foolish thing to say in public.”
Where does breathtakingly come from?
From breathtaking + -ly.
Questions about saying breathtakingly
How do you pronounce breathtakingly?
Say BRETH-tay-king-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɛθˌteɪkɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈbrɛθˌteɪkɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in breathtakingly?
Breathtakingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRETH). Broken into parts: BRETH · tay · king · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say breathtakingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrɛθˌteɪkɪŋli/ and the British form is /ˈbrɛθˌteɪkɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.