Cómo Pronunciar "nibble away at"
expression
ˈnɪbəɫ/ /əˈweɪ/ /ˈæt
NIH-buhl uh-WAY AT
nˈɪbəl/ /ɐwˈeɪ/ /ˈæt
NIB-uhl uh-WAY AT
Definición
To gradually reduce or use up something, often in small amounts or steps. It can also mean to slowly weaken something over time.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈnɪbəɫ/ /əˈweɪ/ /ˈæt
Inglés Británico
nˈɪbəl/ /ɐwˈeɪ/ /ˈæt
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
NIH-buhl uh-WAY AT
UK
NIB-uhl uh-WAY AT
Escucha en Contexto
Over time, small expenses can nibble away at your savings.
The rain is starting to nibble away at the paint on the fence.
The little mice nibble away at the cheese every night.
Stress can nibble away at your health if you don't manage it properly.