How to Pronounce "wean off"
expression
ˈwin/ /ˈɔf
WEEN-awf
wˈiːn/ /ˈɒf
WEEN-of
Definition
To slowly help someone stop using or depending on something, often used for habits, drugs, or food.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwin/ /ˈɔf
British English
wˈiːn/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WEEN-awf
UK
WEEN-of
Listen in Context
The doctor helped her wean off the medication slowly.
Parents often wean off babies from bottles.
He wants to wean off drinking soda every day.
It took months to wean off my coffee addiction, but now I feel great.