Como Pronunciar "on the wane"

expression

AHN thuh WAYN

ON thuh WAYN

Definição

If something is on the wane, it is becoming weaker, less popular, or less important. The expression is often used for trends, power, influence, or popularity that are gradually decreasing.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈweɪn

Inglês Britânico

ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈeɪn

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

AHN thuh WAYN

ON thuh WAYN

Ouça em Contexto

Interest in that old movie is on the wane.

The company’s profits are on the wane.

Her popularity is on the wane these days.

Some say print newspapers are on the wane in the digital age.