How to Pronounce "able to breathe again"
expression
AY-buhl tuh BREETH uh-GAYN
AY-buhl too BREETH uh-GEN
Definition
This expression means to feel relief after a stressful, difficult, or tense situation, as if you can finally relax.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪbəɫ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈbɹið/ /əˈɡeɪn/, /əˈɡɛn
British English
ˈeɪbəl/ /tˈuː/ /bɹˈiːð/ /ɐɡˈɛn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AY-buhl tuh BREETH uh-GAYN
UK
AY-buhl too BREETH uh-GEN
Listen in Context
After the exam, I was able to breathe again.
When she heard the good news, she felt able to breathe again.
After the storm passed, everyone was able to breathe again.
My job interview is finally over—I'm able to breathe again!