How to Pronounce "dwindle down"
expression
ˈdwɪndəɫ/ /ˈdaʊn
DWIN-duhl DOWN
dwˈɪndəl/ /dˈaʊn
dwin-DUHL down
Definition
To gradually become smaller, fewer, or less over time. Often used when something is slowly reducing until only a small amount remains.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdwɪndəɫ/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
dwˈɪndəl/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DWIN-duhl DOWN
UK
dwin-DUHL down
Listen in Context
Our food supplies are starting to dwindle down.
The number of students in the class has dwindled down over the year.
The water in the lake has dwindled down during the drought.
My savings have really dwindled down since I lost my job.