How to Pronounce "breathtakingly"
word
ˈbɹɛθˌteɪkɪŋɫi
BRETH-tay-king-lee
bɹˈɛθteɪkɪŋli
breth-TAY-king-lee
Definition
In a way that is extremely impressive, beautiful, or surprising; so amazing that it takes your breath away.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹɛθˌteɪkɪŋɫi
British English
bɹˈɛθteɪkɪŋli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRETH-tay-king-lee
UK
breth-TAY-king-lee
Listen in Context
The view from the mountain was breathtakingly beautiful.
The sports car was breathtakingly fast.
The dress was breathtakingly expensive.
That painting is breathtakingly detailed—you could stare at it for hours and still find something new.