How to Pronounce "breathless"
word
ˈbɹɛθɫəs
BRETH-luhs
bɹˈɛθləs
BRETH-luhs
Definition
When you are breathless, you find it difficult to breathe or are out of breath, often after exercise, excitement, or surprise.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹɛθɫəs
British English
bɹˈɛθləs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRETH-luhs
UK
BRETH-luhs
Listen in Context
After running up the stairs, he felt breathless.
The movie's ending left the audience breathless.
She stood there, breathless with excitement.
He was so breathless, he could hardly speak after the marathon.