Pronunciation

How to pronounce “breathe

“breathe” is pronounced /bɹiːð/ — 1 syllable.
The sound

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breathe

/bɹiːð/

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'breathe' is one beat: /bɹiːð/. Watch the /ɹ/ sound — Curl or bunch the tongue back WITHOUT touching anything; round the lips a little.
Meaning

draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

I can breathe better when the air is clean

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