How to Pronounce "trail off"
expression
ˈtɹeɪɫ/ /ˈɔf
TRAYL-awf
tɹˈeɪl/ /ˈɒf
trayl-OFF
Definition
To gradually become quieter and then stop speaking or making noise. Often used when someone's voice or a sound slowly fades away until it is gone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹeɪɫ/ /ˈɔf
British English
tɹˈeɪl/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRAYL-awf
UK
trayl-OFF
Listen in Context
Her voice began to trail off as she lost confidence.
The music trailed off at the end of the song.
His words trailed off and he didn’t finish his sentence.
She started to say something, but her voice just trailed off.