How to Pronounce "out of breath"
expression
OWT-uhv-BRETH
OWT-ov-BRETH
Definition
If you are out of breath, you are breathing quickly or having trouble breathing, usually because of physical activity or excitement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈbɹɛθ
British English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /bɹˈɛθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-uhv-BRETH
UK
OWT-ov-BRETH
Listen in Context
I was out of breath after running to catch the bus.
She got out of breath climbing the stairs.
The child was out of breath after playing outside.
Sorry, I'm out of breath—give me a second.