How to Pronounce "catch your breath"
expression
KATCH-yer-BRETH
KATCH-yaw-BRETH
Definition
To pause and breathe deeply after physical activity or a shock, so you can regain normal breathing. It can also mean taking a moment to calm down or recover in a stressful situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkætʃ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɹɛθ
British English
kˈætʃ/ /jˈɔː/ /bɹˈɛθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KATCH-yer-BRETH
UK
KATCH-yaw-BRETH
Listen in Context
Let me catch my breath after running up the stairs.
She stopped to catch her breath during the hike.
You need to sit down and catch your breath.
Wow, that news! Give me a second to catch my breath.