How to Pronounce "tear apart"
expression
ˈtɛɹ/, /ˈtɪɹ/ /əˈpɑɹt
TAIR-uh-PART
teə/ /ɐpˈɑːt
TAIR-uh-PAHT
Definition
To rip something into many pieces, or to separate something completely. It can also mean to cause someone great emotional pain.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛɹ/, /ˈtɪɹ/ /əˈpɑɹt
British English
teə/ /ɐpˈɑːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAIR-uh-PART
UK
TAIR-uh-PAHT
Listen in Context
The dog tore apart the newspaper.
The argument tore apart their friendship.
She watched the storm tear apart the roof.
The news just tore me apart. I can't believe it happened.