How to Pronounce "gasp for air"
expression
GASP fer AIR
gahs FAW AIR
Definition
To breathe in quickly and deeply, usually because you are having trouble breathing, are surprised, scared, or exhausted.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡæsp/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɛɹ
British English
ɡˈɑːsp/ /fˈɔː/ /ˈeə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GASP fer AIR
UK
gahs FAW AIR
Listen in Context
He started to gasp for air after running up the stairs.
The swimmer reached the surface and gasped for air.
She was so scared she had to gasp for air.
After laughing so hard, I had to stop and gasp for air.