How to Pronounce "take a breather"
expression
TAYK-uh BREE-thur
TAYK-uh BREE-thuh
Definition
To pause for a short time in order to rest, especially after doing something tiring.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɹiðɝ
British English
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /bɹˈiːðɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-uh BREE-thur
UK
TAYK-uh BREE-thuh
Listen in Context
Let's take a breather before starting the next exercise.
You look tired. You should take a breather.
I need to take a breather after climbing the stairs.
Can we take a breather? My brain needs a break from all this math.