Cómo Pronunciar "wear down"
expression
ˈwɛɹ/ /ˈdaʊn
WAIR-DOWN
wɛə/ /dˈaʊn
WAIR-DOWN
Definición
To gradually damage, weaken, or exhaust something or someone, either physically (like eroding material) or emotionally (making someone tired or less determined).
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈwɛɹ/ /ˈdaʊn
Inglés Británico
wɛə/ /dˈaʊn
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
WAIR-DOWN
UK
WAIR-DOWN
Escucha en Contexto
The rain will wear down these old steps over time.
Long arguments can really wear down your patience.
If you keep rubbing this stone, you will wear down the surface.
The kids' constant questions really wore me down today.