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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.