How to Pronounce "tear into"
expression
ˈtɛɹ/, /ˈtɪɹ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
TAIR-IN-too, TAIR-IN-tuh
teə/ /ˈɪntʊ
TAIR-IN-tuh
Definition
To attack someone verbally with strong criticism, or to start eating something quickly and eagerly. Sometimes, it can also mean to physically attack with aggression.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛɹ/, /ˈtɪɹ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
British English
teə/ /ˈɪntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAIR-IN-too, TAIR-IN-tuh
UK
TAIR-IN-tuh
Listen in Context
The coach tore into the players after they lost the game.
The children couldn't wait to tear into the presents.
He sat down and tore into his dinner right away.
Why did you tear into me like that during the meeting?