Como Pronunciar "tick away"

expression

ˈtɪk/ /əˈweɪ

TIK-uh-WAY

tˈɪk/ /ɐwˈeɪ

TIK-uh-WAY

Definição

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.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈtɪk/ /əˈweɪ

Inglês Britânico

tˈɪk/ /ɐwˈeɪ

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

TIK-uh-WAY

Ouça em Contexto

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.