circular breathing

Questions

What does circular breathing mean?

A particular breathing technique: it involves inhaling via the nose while pushing air, that was stored in the cheeks, out through the lips, so allows for continuous playing of a wind instrument.

How to pronounce circular breathing

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “circular breathing”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “circular breathing”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “circular breathing” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.