How to Pronounce "gasp for breath"
expression
GASP for BRETH
GAHSP for BRETH
Definition
To breathe in suddenly or with difficulty, usually because you are tired, frightened, or lacking air.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡæsp/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈbɹɛθ
British English
ɡˈɑːsp/ /fˈɔː/ /bɹˈɛθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GASP for BRETH
UK
GAHSP for BRETH
Listen in Context
After running up the stairs, I started to gasp for breath.
The swimmer reached the shore and gasped for breath.
She began to gasp for breath when the room filled with smoke.
"I was so scared I had to gasp for breath when I heard that noise!"