How to Pronounce "crumble away"
expression
ˈkɹəmbəɫ/ /əˈweɪ
KRUM-buhl uh-WAY
kɹˈʌmbəl/ /ɐwˈeɪ
krUM-buhl uh-WAY
Definition
To slowly break into small pieces and disappear, usually because of age, weakness, or weather. It can describe both physical things, like buildings, and abstract things, like hopes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹəmbəɫ/ /əˈweɪ
British English
kɹˈʌmbəl/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRUM-buhl uh-WAY
UK
krUM-buhl uh-WAY
Listen in Context
The old stone wall began to crumble away after many years.
The cake was so dry that it would crumble away when you touched it.
Over time, the paper will crumble away in the sun.
If trust isn't rebuilt, relationships can crumble away.