adj Uncommon

breathed

brehtht

Breathed (adj) means Voiceless, as opposed to voiced, when describing a speech sound. Example: “The "s" in "sit" is a breathed consonant, unlike the "z" sound in "zoo.”

adj

Voiceless, as opposed to voiced, when describing a speech sound.

"The "s" in "sit" is a breathed consonant, unlike the "z" sound in "zoo.""

How to use breathed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA linguistics term for a sound made without vibrating the vocal cords.

When to use it

Mostly used in phonetics and linguistics; in everyday speech, "voiceless" is more common.

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The "s" in "sit" is a _____ consonant, unlike the "z" sound in "zoo."

Etymology

From breath + the adjective suffix -ed.

Rhymes for breathed

bathed unscathed

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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.