How to pronounce breathy
Say it like BRETH-ee. Breathy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRETH).
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- BRETH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Breathy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of breathy
American and British speakers say breathy in essentially the same way: /ˈbrɛθi/ in the US and /ˈbrɛθi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRETH-ee.
What does breathy mean?
- Accompanied by audible breathing.
Where does breathy come from?
From breath + -y.
Questions about saying breathy
How do you pronounce breathy?
Say BRETH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɛθi/. In British English it is /ˈbrɛθi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in breathy?
Breathy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRETH). Broken into parts: BRETH · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say breathy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrɛθi/ and the British form is /ˈbrɛθi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.