Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

catch-breath

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.36 in modern English

Syllables: catch-breath
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A pause to take a breath.

Example Sentences

"[…] it is possible to obtain the desired effect by allowing sections or individuals within a section to take an unobtrusive catch-breath at different times."

Inflected Forms

catch-breaths (plural) catch breath (alternative)

Questions

What does catch-breath mean?: A pause to take a breath.

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