Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

breathability

/ˌbɹiː.ðəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.57 in modern English

Syllables
breatha-bil-i-ty
IPA
/ˌbɹiː.ðəˈbɪl.ə.ti/
23
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
4
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The ability of a fabric (or clothing) to transmit air and moisture.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The degree to which air or other substance is suitable for breathing.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From breathable + -ity or breathe + -ability.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌbɹiː.ðəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Usage

Inflected Forms

breathabilities (plural)

Synonyms

inspirability

Questions

How do you pronounce breathability?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌbɹiː.ðəˈbɪl.ə.ti/.
What does breathability mean?
The ability of a fabric (or clothing) to transmit air and moisture.
Where does breathability come from?
From breathable + -ity or breathe + -ability.

How to pronounce breathability

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