Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

4-7-8 method

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.63 in modern English

Syllables: 4-7-8 method
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A breathing exercise for relaxation that involves a repeated cycle of inhaling through the nose for four counts, holding the breath for seven counts, and exhaling forcefully through the mouth for eight counts.

Inflected Forms

the 4-7-8 method (canonical)

Questions

What does 4-7-8 method mean?: A breathing exercise for relaxation that involves a repeated cycle of inhaling through the nose for four counts, holding the breath for seven counts, and exhaling forcefully through the mouth for eight counts.

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