How do you pronounce "breathe"?

In American English: /ˈbriːð/ (BREETH). In British English: /bɹˈiːð/ (BR). In Canadian English: /ˈbriːð/ (BREETH). In Australian English: /bɹˈiːð/ (BR).

Is "breathe" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbriːð/ (BREETH), while in British English it's /bɹˈiːð/ (BR).

How to Pronounce "breathe"

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breathe

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/ˈbriːð/

BREETH

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briːðbreathe

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