Como Pronunciar "chip away"
expression
ˈtʃɪp/ /əˈweɪ
CHIP-uh-WAY
tʃˈɪp/ /ɐwˈeɪ
CHIP-uh-WAY
Definição
To gradually remove small pieces from something, or to slowly reduce or weaken something over time.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈtʃɪp/ /əˈweɪ
Inglês Britânico
tʃˈɪp/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
CHIP-uh-WAY
UK
CHIP-uh-WAY
Ouça em Contexto
He used a hammer to chip away at the rock.
Water can chip away at stone over many years.
She is trying to chip away at her debt by saving a little every month.
The criticism started to chip away at his confidence.