How to Pronounce "take your breath away"
expression
TAYK YOR, YUR BRETH uh-WAY
TAYK YAW BRETH uh-WAY
Definition
When something is so beautiful, impressive, or surprising that it makes you feel amazed, excited, or unable to speak for a moment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɹɛθ/ /əˈweɪ
British English
tˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /bɹˈɛθ/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK YOR, YUR BRETH uh-WAY
UK
TAYK YAW BRETH uh-WAY
Listen in Context
The view from the mountain will take your breath away.
She wore a dress that really took my breath away.
The fireworks show last night took everyone's breath away.
The singer's voice just takes your breath away when you hear it live.