Como Pronunciar "wear away at"

expression

WAIR-uh-WAY-at

Definição

To gradually damage, erode, or weaken something through repeated action. It can be used for physical things (like stone) or more abstract things (like confidence or patience).

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈwɛɹ/ /əˈweɪ/ /ˈæt

Inglês Britânico

wɛə/ /ɐwˈeɪ/ /ˈæt

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

WAIR-uh-WAY-at

Ouça em Contexto

Water can wear away at stone over time.

Doubt can wear away at your confidence.

The rain will slowly wear away at the paint on the wall.

These little problems are really starting to wear away at my patience.