How to pronounce "breeze"

breeze

Noun
American
/briːz/

Syllable Breakdown

breeze

How natives say breeze

British
/briːz/

Syllable Breakdown

breeze

How natives say breeze

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a 'b' sound, similar to 'bat'.

  • Move to the long 'ee' sound, as in 'see'.

  • End with a 'z' sound, voiced as in 'zoo'.

Common Mistakes

  • bre-zee

  • bris

  • brez

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • same as American

common mistakes

  • same as American

FAQ

How do I make the 'ee' sound?

Keep your lips wide, tongue high. It's like 'see'.

How is the 'z' sound different from 's'?

'Z' vibrates your voice; 's' does not.

Is it one syllable or two?

It's just one syllable.

Definition

breeze

A light wind or air current.

Word Family

breezy

/ˈbriː.zi/

adjective

With a light wind

Example: It's a breezy day.

breezeway

/ˈbriːz.weɪ/

noun

A passageway open to the air

Example: Walk through the breezeway.

breezily

/ˈbriː.zə.li/

adverb

In a cheerful and relaxed manner

Example: He spoke breezily.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Breeze has a 'eez' ending, breezy adds 'ee'; stress shifts.

Breezeway adds 'way', changes rhythm due to extra syllable.

Breezily ends in '-li', changing syllable count and stress.

Pro Tips

Focus on the 'ee'

Make sure 'ee' is long and clear, like in 'see'.

Practice the 'z'

Feel throat vibrations to ensure it's voiced, like 'zebra'.

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/ˈæplɪkəbl̩/

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/ˈæv.ə.nuː/

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/bækˈsteɪdʒ/

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/bɪˈsaɪd/