How to Pronounce "cut away at"
expression
KUT-uh-WAY-at
KUT-uh-WAY-at
Definition
To gradually remove or reduce something by cutting it over time; can refer to both literal cutting or slowly weakening something (like resources or strength).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkət/ /əˈweɪ/ /ˈæt
British English
kˈʌt/ /ɐwˈeɪ/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUT-uh-WAY-at
UK
KUT-uh-WAY-at
Listen in Context
He started to cut away at the tree branch with his knife.
The waves cut away at the soil by the river every year.
They had to cut away at the old paint before repainting the wall.
All these small expenses are really cutting away at our savings.