How to Pronounce "give way to"
expression
GIV WAY TOO, TUH, TIH
giv WAY TOO
Definition
To be replaced by something else, or to allow something to happen or take over, often after resistance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈweɪ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /wˈeɪ/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV WAY TOO, TUH, TIH
UK
giv WAY TOO
Listen in Context
Old traditions sometimes give way to new habits.
The loud music finally gave way to silence.
Her anger gave way to tears.
After hours of arguing, his stubbornness finally gave way to reason.