How do you pronounce "breathless"?

In American English: /ˈbrɛθləs/ (BREHTHL-uhs). In British English: /bɹˈɛθləs/ (BR-ehthl). In Canadian English: /ˈbrɛθləs/ (BREHTHL-uhs). In Australian English: /bɹˈɛθləs/ (BR-ehthl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbrɛθləs/ (BREHTHL-uhs), while in British English it's /bɹˈɛθləs/ (BR-ehthl).

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breathless

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/ˈbrɛθləs/

BREHTHL-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

brɛθlbreath·əsless

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