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How to Pronounce "peter out"

expression

ˈpitɝ/ /ˈaʊt
PEE-ter OWT
pˈiːtɐ/ /ˈaʊt
PEE-tuh OWT

Definition

When something gradually becomes weaker, smaller, or ends completely, often after starting strongly.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈpitɝ/ /ˈaʊt

British English

pˈiːtɐ/ /ˈaʊt

Simplified Pronunciation

US

PEE-ter OWT

UK

PEE-tuh OWT

Listen in Context

The rain finally petered out after several hours.

The conversation started lively but soon petered out.

Their supplies petered out before help arrived.

The crowd’s excitement petered out as the concert dragged on.