How to Pronounce "come apart"
expression
ˈkəm/ /əˈpɑɹt
KUHM uh-PART
kˈʌm/ /ɐpˈɑːt
KUM uh-PAHT
Definition
To break into pieces physically, or to lose control emotionally.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /əˈpɑɹt
British English
kˈʌm/ /ɐpˈɑːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM uh-PART
UK
KUM uh-PAHT
Listen in Context
My shoes are so old that they come apart when I walk.
If you pull it too hard, the bag will come apart.
She felt like everything was starting to come apart after losing her job.
The old book came apart in my hands when I opened it.