How to pronounce breathtaking

breathtaking

/ˈbreθteɪkɪŋ/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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th is the voiceless /θ/ here, as in “think”.

/b/as in bed	A voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/θ/as in think	Tongue tip between the teeth, breathe out with no voice. It is not S, F or T.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/eɪ/as in day	Glide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/ŋ/as in sing	A nasal sound made with the back of the tongue. No “g” at the end.

Climbing a mountain is a breathtaking challenge.

How do you pronounce breathtaking?

Breathtaking is pronounced /ˈbreθteɪkɪŋ/ in American English.

How many syllables are in breathtaking?

Breathtaking has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in breathtaking?

The first syllable: /ˈbreθteɪkɪŋ/.

Is there a silent or unusual letter in breathtaking?

th is the voiceless /θ/ here, as in “think”.