How to Pronounce "breathlessly"
word
BRETH-luss-lee
breth-LUSS-lee
Definition
In a way that shows you are having difficulty breathing, usually because of excitement, fear, or physical effort.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹɛθɫəsɫi
British English
bɹˈɛθləsli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRETH-luss-lee
UK
breth-LUSS-lee
Listen in Context
She waited breathlessly for the results.
He spoke breathlessly after running up the stairs.
The children arrived breathlessly at the door.
"Did you see that?" she asked breathlessly.