How to Pronounce "dwindle away"
expression
ˈdwɪndəɫ/ /əˈweɪ
DWIN-duhl uh-WAY
dwˈɪndəl/ /ɐwˈeɪ
dwin-DUHl uh-WAY
Definition
To gradually become less in amount, size, or strength until almost nothing is left; to slowly disappear.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdwɪndəɫ/ /əˈweɪ
British English
dwˈɪndəl/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DWIN-duhl uh-WAY
UK
dwin-DUHl uh-WAY
Listen in Context
The river's water levels dwindled away during the dry season.
Her savings dwindled away as she struggled to find a new job.
If food supplies dwindle away, many people could go hungry.
After years of neglect, the once-busy playground dwindled away to nothing but empty swings.