breath and breadth

[abcdeflearn1]

Is the only difference between these 2 words is the " d" sound?

or are they pronounced the same way?

Thanks

[Marius Hancu]

Yes, the extra "d" is read as either [d] or [t] according to M-W Unabridged.

[OddThomas]

And without the distinction, we don't know what you've said.

[Rusty]

Is the only difference between these 2 words is the " d" sound?

or are they pronounced the same way?

Thanks
I found the audio from on-line dictionaries somewhat confusing. In some the /d/ or /t/ was audible (breadth). Some seemed to drop the consonant and sound just like breath. One sounded to me like brek. In my experience, the /d/ has always been sounded, and perhaps sometimes /t/.

[abcdeflearn1]

Thank you.:)

[Bridget]

And without the distinction, we don't know what you've said.

In rapid speech, do you pronounce the /d/ here, OT and Rusty?

the length and breadth of it is...

[Rusty]

In rapid speech, do you pronounce the /d/ here, OT and Rusty?

the length and breadth of it is...
Yes, breadth is definitely different from breath (as I hear myself).