Como Pronunciar "whittle down"
expression
WHIT-uhl DOWN
WIT-uhl DOWN
Definição
To gradually reduce the size, number, or amount of something, usually by removing unnecessary parts or making choices little by little.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈhwɪtəɫ/, /ˈwɪtəɫ/ /ˈdaʊn
Inglês Britânico
wˈɪtəl/ /dˈaʊn
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
WHIT-uhl DOWN
UK
WIT-uhl DOWN
Ouça em Contexto
We need to whittle down the list of candidates.
The school tried to whittle down expenses to save money.
They slowly whittled down the options until only two remained.
We're trying to whittle down our stuff before the move.