How to Pronounce "breath of fresh air"

expression

BRETH-uhv-FRESH-AIR

breth-OV-fresh-AIR

Definition

A person, thing, or idea that brings a new, refreshing, or different quality to a situation. Often used to praise something that feels positive and revitalizing.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈbɹɛθ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈfɹɛʃ/ /ˈɛɹ

British English

bɹˈɛθ/ /ˈɒv/ /fɹˈɛʃ/ /ˈeə

Simplified Pronunciation

BRETH-uhv-FRESH-AIR

breth-OV-fresh-AIR

Listen in Context

The new teacher is a breath of fresh air at our school.

Her ideas are a breath of fresh air in the meeting.

This song is a breath of fresh air on the radio.

After months of the same routine, her visit was a real breath of fresh air.