breathing
nounHow many syllables in breathing?
There are 2 syllables in the word breathing.Divide breathing into syllables:
breath · ing
How to pronounce breathing:
Definition of breathing:
- breathing (noun):
- either of the marks ʽ and ʼ used in writing greek to indicate aspiration or its absence
- the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation.
Synonyms for breathing:
smokesniffleintakewheezeinspirationsnoresmokingsnoringactivityheavingShow 6 more
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