How to Pronounce "breathe a word"
expression
BREEDH-uh-WURD
BREETH-uh-WURD
Definition
To tell someone something, usually a secret or private information; commonly used in the negative to mean not telling anyone at all.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹið/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈwɝd
British English
bɹˈiːð/ /æɪ/ /wˈɜːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BREEDH-uh-WURD
UK
BREETH-uh-WURD
Listen in Context
Please don't breathe a word about the surprise party.
She didn't breathe a word to anyone about her new job.
I promise I won't breathe a word.
You can trust me—I won't breathe a word to anyone.