How to Pronounce "breathalyzer"
word
ˈbrɛθəˌlaɪzər
BRETH-uh-ly-zer
ˈbrɛθəˌlaɪzə
BRETH-uh-ly-zuh
Definition
A breathalyzer is a device that measures how much alcohol is in a person's breath, usually used by police to check if someone has drunk too much to drive.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbrɛθəˌlaɪzər
British English
ˈbrɛθəˌlaɪzə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRETH-uh-ly-zer
UK
BRETH-uh-ly-zuh
Listen in Context
The police officer used a breathalyzer to check if the driver was drunk.
He refused to take the breathalyzer test at the checkpoint.
A breathalyzer helps determine if someone can drive safely after drinking.
After the party, I had to blow into a breathalyzer before leaving.