How to Pronounce "breathtaking"
word
/ˈbɹɛθˌteɪkɪŋ/
BRETH-tay-king
/bɹˈɛθteɪkɪŋ/
breth-TAY-king
Definition
Something that is extremely beautiful, exciting, or surprising, so much so that it almost takes your breath away.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɹɛθˌteɪkɪŋ/
British English
/bɹˈɛθteɪkɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRETH-tay-king
UK
breth-TAY-king
Listen in Context
The view from the mountain was breathtaking.
Her performance was breathtaking.
The waterfall looked breathtaking in the sunlight.
The city skyline at night is simply breathtaking.