How to Pronounce "atrophies"
word
AT-ruh-feez
AT-ruh-fee
Definition
If something atrophies, it gradually becomes weaker or smaller from lack of use, especially muscles or body parts. It can also describe skills or abilities that fade away over time when not practiced.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈætɹəfiz
British English
ˈætɹəfi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AT-ruh-feez
UK
AT-ruh-fee
Listen in Context
If a muscle is not used, it atrophies over time.
Without exercise, the heart atrophies and becomes less efficient.
A skill atrophies if you do not practice regularly.
After being in a cast, the leg muscle atrophies pretty quickly.