How to Pronounce "tick away"
expression
ˈtɪk/ /əˈweɪ
TIK-uh-WAY
tˈɪk/ /ɐwˈeɪ
TIK-uh-WAY
Definition
To describe time passing slowly and steadily, like the ticking sound of a clock. It often suggests that time is running out or being noticed as it goes by.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɪk/ /əˈweɪ
British English
tˈɪk/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TIK-uh-WAY
UK
TIK-uh-WAY
Listen in Context
The seconds tick away as the clock counts down.
Days tick away before the big exam.
I could feel the minutes tick away as I waited in line.
Time just seems to tick away when you're not paying attention.