How to Pronounce "take a deep breath"
expression
TAYK uh DEEP breth
TAYK uh DEEP breth
Definition
To inhale air slowly and deeply into your lungs, often to calm yourself or prepare for something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdip/ /ˈbɹɛθ
British English
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /dˈiːp/ /bɹˈɛθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK uh DEEP breth
UK
TAYK uh DEEP breth
Listen in Context
Before you start, take a deep breath.
She told me to take a deep breath and relax.
Please take a deep breath and hold it.
Whenever I'm nervous, I take a deep breath to calm down.