How to Pronounce "time to catch your breath"
expression
TYME tuh KATCH yor BRETH
TYME too KATCH yaw BRETH
Definition
A period to rest or pause, especially after doing something tiring, before continuing with more activity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtaɪm/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈkætʃ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɹɛθ
British English
tˈaɪm/ /tˈuː/ /kˈætʃ/ /jˈɔː/ /bɹˈɛθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TYME tuh KATCH yor BRETH
UK
TYME too KATCH yaw BRETH
Listen in Context
Let's sit down and have some time to catch your breath.
After running, you need time to catch your breath.
Give the students time to catch your breath between classes.
Wow, what a busy day—finally some time to catch your breath!