Cómo Pronunciar "atrophies"

word

AT-ruh-feez

AT-ruh-fee

Definición

If something atrophies, it gradually becomes weaker or smaller from lack of use, especially muscles or body parts. It can also describe skills or abilities that fade away over time when not practiced.

Transcripción IPA

Inglés Americano

ˈætɹəfiz

Inglés Británico

ˈætɹəfi

Pronunciación Simplificada

EE.UU.

AT-ruh-feez

AT-ruh-fee

Escucha en Contexto

If a muscle is not used, it atrophies over time.

Without exercise, the heart atrophies and becomes less efficient.

A skill atrophies if you do not practice regularly.

After being in a cast, the leg muscle atrophies pretty quickly.