How to Pronounce "wear thin"
expression
ˈwɛɹ/ /ˈθɪn
WAIR-thin
wɛə/ /θˈɪn
WAIR-thin
Definition
To become thin or less strong, often used figuratively to describe patience or excuses becoming weak or running out.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɛɹ/ /ˈθɪn
British English
wɛə/ /θˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAIR-thin
UK
WAIR-thin
Listen in Context
My patience is starting to wear thin.
Their excuses are starting to wear thin.
The teacher’s patience began to wear thin after so many interruptions.
If you keep making the same mistake, my patience will really wear thin.