How to Pronounce "take a breath"
expression
TAYK uh BRETH
TAYK uh BRETH
Definition
To inhale air, usually to calm yourself or prepare for something. It can mean literally breathing in or taking a moment to relax.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɹɛθ
British English
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /bɹˈɛθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK uh BRETH
UK
TAYK uh BRETH
Listen in Context
Please take a breath before you answer.
I need to take a breath after running.
She told him to take a breath and calm down.
Hang on, let me take a breath—that was a lot of stairs!