breathed
1 synonym for breathed, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Voiceless, as opposed to voiced, when describing a speech sound.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From breath + the adjective suffix -ed.
Full origin of breathed →Frequently asked questions
What does “breathed” mean?
The word “breathed” means voiceless, as opposed to voiced, when describing a speech sound. In plain terms, a linguistics term for a sound made without vibrating the vocal cords.
How do you pronounce “breathed”?
“Breathed” is pronounced brehtht (/bɹɛθt/ in IPA).
How do you use “breathed” in a sentence?
Here is “breathed” used in a sentence: “The "s" in "sit" is a breathed consonant, unlike the "z" sound in "zoo.".”
What part of speech is “breathed”?
“Breathed” is an adjective.
Is “breathed” a common word?
“Breathed” is an uncommon word in modern English.
