How to Pronounce "frittering"
word
ˈfɹɪtɝɪŋ
FRIT-er-ing
fɹˈɪtəɹɪŋ
FRIT-uh-ring
Definition
Spending time, money, or effort on unimportant things, in a way that wastes them. Often used in the expression 'frittering away' when someone is not using their resources wisely.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɹɪtɝɪŋ
British English
fɹˈɪtəɹɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FRIT-er-ing
UK
FRIT-uh-ring
Listen in Context
She is frittering away her time on games instead of studying.
Stop frittering away your money on things you don't need.
He spent the whole afternoon frittering away his energy.
You’re frittering away your chance to make a good impression.