How to Pronounce "rot away"
expression
ˈɹɑt/ /əˈweɪ
RAHT uh-WAY
ɹˈɒt/ /ɐwˈeɪ
rot uh-WAY
Definition
To slowly break down, decay, or decompose, usually because of bacteria or fungi. Often describes something that is neglected or left unused for a long time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɑt/ /əˈweɪ
British English
ɹˈɒt/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAHT uh-WAY
UK
rot uh-WAY
Listen in Context
If you leave fruit outside, it will rot away.
The old house started to rot away after years of neglect.
Don’t let the vegetables rot away in the fridge.
He watched his dreams rot away while working in that dead-end job.