How many syllables in breathes?

There is 1 syllable in the word breathes.

Divide breathes into syllables:

breathes (verb):: to draw air into and expel it from the lungs respire; to take in oxygen and give out carbon dioxide through natural processes

blows (out)

draw in breath

draws

gasp

gasps

gulp

huffs

inhale and exhale

inspires

pant

pants

puff

puffs

respire

respires

sniffs

snores

snorts

snuffs

wheeze

wheezes

hides

secrets

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