Como Pronunciar "atrophies"

word

AT-ruh-feez

AT-ruh-fee

Definição

If something atrophies, it gradually becomes weaker or smaller from lack of use, especially muscles or body parts. It can also describe skills or abilities that fade away over time when not practiced.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈætɹəfiz

Inglês Britânico

ˈætɹəfi

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

AT-ruh-feez

AT-ruh-fee

Ouça em Contexto

If a muscle is not used, it atrophies over time.

Without exercise, the heart atrophies and becomes less efficient.

A skill atrophies if you do not practice regularly.

After being in a cast, the leg muscle atrophies pretty quickly.