How to Pronounce "on the wane"
expression
AHN thuh WAYN
ON thuh WAYN
Definition
If something is on the wane, it is becoming weaker, less popular, or less important. The expression is often used for trends, power, influence, or popularity that are gradually decreasing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈweɪn
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈeɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN thuh WAYN
UK
ON thuh WAYN
Listen in Context
Interest in that old movie is on the wane.
The company’s profits are on the wane.
Her popularity is on the wane these days.
Some say print newspapers are on the wane in the digital age.