How to pronounce "breathability" in English
ˌbɹiː.ðəˈbɪl.ə.ti
bree·dhə·BIL·ə·tee
Primary stress: BIL
Hear native speakers say breathability in context across real video clips
shrink wrapping of the fibers which is good for adhesion and it's also great to keep the breathability of the fibers if you cover up all the void spaces of the fibers this is not going to be a wearable device and and uh on the other fibers this is not going to be a wearable device and and uh on the other
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “breathability”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
bree
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
dhə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
BIL
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
ə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
tee
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the third syllable ("BIL"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Many learners substitute "th" with "s", "z", "t", or "d".
How Native Speakers Say It: Place the flat blade of your tongue lightly between your upper and lower incisors. Blow air gently without vocal chord vibration to produce the unvoiced ⁄θ⁄ sound.
The Trap: Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America.
How Native Speakers Say It: In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "breathability" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "breathability is" sounds like "breathability-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "breathability" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Shifts primary stress to the antepenultimate syllable (two syllables back).
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“keep the breathability of the fibers if you cover up all the void spaces of the fibers this is not going to be a wearable device and and uh on the other”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“uh uh the U primary space un factors and survivability criteria and they had to do with breathability and temperature humidity sensory deprivation that kind”— StanfordWatch clip
“microclimate inside now when we're talking about I there is breathability within the space and how this inside and the outside interact”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“And we can tune this leather for other desirable qualities, like softness, breathability, durability, elasticity and even things like pattern.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“the breathability the style you still gotta look stylish in it it makes you feel confident the fit that's why at the end of the day”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“And breathability is good.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “breathability”
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keep the breathability of the fibers if you cover up all the void spaces of the fibers this is not going to be a wearable device and and uh on the other
Hear it in context: “breathability”
7 clipsThe English word “breathability” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˌbɹiː.ðəˈbɪl.ə.ti (phonetic respelling: bree-dhə-BIL-ə-tee). Phonologically, it consists of 5 syllables (bree · dhə · BIL · ə · tee), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (BIL). Grammatically, “breathability” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 7 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “breathability” in natural connected speech across American (US: 7 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Harvard University, Stanford, TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #1 · @8:20
“shrink wrapping of the fibers which is good for adhesion and it's also great to keep the breathability of the fibers if you cover up all the void spaces of the fibers this is not going to be a wearable device and and uh on the other fibers this is not going to be a wearable device and and uh on the other”
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #2 · @5:43
“up until space station these are the kinds of things that uh NASA uh called uh uh the U primary space un factors and survivability criteria and they had to do with breathability and temperature humidity sensory deprivation that kind do with breathability and temperature humidity sensory deprivation that kind”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #3 · @5:54
“years has a protective membrane including our skin where it protects the microclimate inside now when we're talking about I there is breathability within the space and how this inside and the outside interact within the space and how this inside and the outside interact”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @6:31
“with conventional leather. And we can tune this leather for other desirable qualities, like softness, breathability, durability, elasticity and even things like pattern. like softness, breathability,”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @54:22
“one for comfort and that is an element of lots of things in the materials the breathability the style you still gotta look stylish in it it makes you feel confident the fit that's why at the end of the day feel confident the fit that's why at the end of the day”
Definition & Meaning: “breathability”
- The ability of a fabric (or clothing) to transmit air and moisture.
- The degree to which air or other substance is suitable for breathing.
Example Sentences (3)
- “If you’re looking for the most breathable mask, Lukovics says, “Cotton is preferable, mainly for absorbing moisture/sweat.” She says multiple layers may be more protective but will also impact breathability.”
- “keep the breathability of the fibers if you cover up all the void spaces of the fibers this is not going to be a wearable device and and uh on the other”
- “uh uh the U primary space un factors and survivability criteria and they had to do with breathability and temperature humidity sensory deprivation that kind”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “breathability”
- Pronunciation:
- bree-dhə-BIL-ə-tee
- Syllables:
- bree · dhə · BIL · ə · tee
- Written Hyphenation:
- brea · tha · bi · li · ty
- Primary stress:
- BIL
- IPA:
- ˌbɹiː.ðəˈbɪl.ə.ti
- Hear it in context
- breathability
Words that Rhyme with “breathability”
-ɪlətiWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"breathability" (⁄ˌbɹiː.ðəˈbɪl.ə.ti⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "breathability" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about breathability
How do you pronounce “breathability”?
“breathability” is pronounced ⁄ˌbɹiː.ðəˈbɪl.ə.ti⁄ (bree-dhə-BIL-ə-tee). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “breathability”?
“breathability” has 5 syllables: bree · dhə · BIL · ə · tee.
Where is the stress in “breathability”?
The primary stress in “breathability” is on “BIL”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “breathability” mean?
The ability of a fabric (or clothing) to transmit air and moisture.
How can I hear “breathability” used in real sentences?
This page has 7 real-world video examples of “breathability” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “breathability”?
Many learners substitute "th" with "s", "z", "t", or "d". Place the flat blade of your tongue lightly between your upper and lower incisors. Blow air gently without vocal chord vibration to produce the unvoiced ⁄θ⁄ sound.