American English
/ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Extremely beautiful or impressive.
“Breathtaking” is pronounced /ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/, with the strongest emphasis on the first part.
Extremely beautiful or impressive.
We saw a breathtaking view from the mountain.
Her performance was breathtaking.
This usually means “extremely beautiful or impressive,” not only something that affects breathing.
breathtaking view · breathtaking beauty · breathtaking scenery
a/an + breathtaking + noun
subject + be + breathtaking
Making it difficult to breathe normally for a short time.
The breathtaking cold made it hard to speak.
The runner finished with a breathtaking burst of speed.
breathtaking cold · breathtaking speed
a/an + breathtaking + noun
subject + be + breathtaking
to make you feel amazed or surprised
The view took my breath away.