how to pronounce breath

/ˈbɹɛθ/

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breath is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of breath in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… take a deep breath once you let go your …”

meanings of breath

noun:

A rest or pause.
A single act of breathing in or out; a breathing of air.
Fragrance; exhalation; odor; perfume.
The act or process of breathing.
Air expelled from the lungs.
Gentle exercise, causing a quicker respiration.
A small amount of something, such as wind, or common sense.

verb:

Misspelling of breathe.

breath frequency in english - B1 level of CEFR

the word breath occurs in english on average 54.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.