How to Pronounce "tear away"
expression
ˈtɛɹ/, /ˈtɪɹ/ /əˈweɪ
TAIR-uh-WAY
tɪə/ /ɐwˈeɪ
TEE-uh-way
Definition
To forcefully remove someone or something from a place or situation, often against their will. It can also mean to quickly or suddenly remove something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛɹ/, /ˈtɪɹ/ /əˈweɪ
British English
tɪə/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAIR-uh-WAY
UK
TEE-uh-way
Listen in Context
His mother had to tear him away from the TV to do his homework.
I can't tear myself away from this book.
They tried to tear away the poster from the wall.
It's so hard to tear yourself away from social media these days.