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How to pronounce “breathe”

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Pronunciation guide for breathe

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of breathe with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: Mindful Parenting in a Messy WorldI'm going to go away, I'm going to breathe a little bit,
Definition summary: (intransitive) To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.

Example 1 of 8

Mindful Parenting in a Messy World

I'm going to go away, I'm going to breathe a little bit,

[Verb]
(intransitive) To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.
(intransitive) To take in needed gases and expel waste gases in a similar way.
(transitive) To inhale (a gas) to sustain life.
(intransitive, figurative) To live.
(transitive) To draw something into the lungs.
(intransitive) To expel air from the lungs, exhale.
(transitive) To exhale or expel (something) in the manner of breath.
(transitive) To give an impression of, to exude.
(transitive) To whisper quietly.
To pass like breath; noiselessly or gently; to emanate; to blow gently.
(chiefly Evangelical and Charismatic Christianity, with God as agent) To inspire (scripture).
(intransitive) To exchange gases with the environment.
(intransitive) Of a material etc., to allow gases to pass through.
(intransitive, now rare) To rest; to stop and catch one's breath.
(transitive) To stop, to give (a horse) an opportunity to catch its breath.
(transitive) To exercise; to tire by brisk exercise.
(transitive, figurative) To passionately devote much of one's life to (an activity, etc.).

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