How to Pronounce "wither away"
expression
ˈwɪðɝ/ /əˈweɪ
WITH-er uh-WAY
wˈɪðɐ/ /ɐwˈeɪ
WITH-uh uh-WAY
Definition
To slowly dry up, weaken, or shrink, often because of lack of care or nutrients. Used for plants, body parts, and sometimes for things like hopes or traditions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɪðɝ/ /əˈweɪ
British English
wˈɪðɐ/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WITH-er uh-WAY
UK
WITH-uh uh-WAY
Listen in Context
The leaves started to wither away in the hot sun.
If you don't water the plant, it will wither away.
After his illness, his muscles began to wither away.
As time passed, the old traditions slowly withered away.