Como Pronunciar "wither away"
expression
WITH-er uh-WAY
WITH-uh uh-WAY
Definição
To slowly dry up, weaken, or shrink, often because of lack of care or nutrients. Used for plants, body parts, and sometimes for things like hopes or traditions.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈwɪðɝ/ /əˈweɪ
Inglês Britânico
wˈɪðɐ/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
WITH-er uh-WAY
UK
WITH-uh uh-WAY
Ouça em Contexto
The leaves started to wither away in the hot sun.
If you don't water the plant, it will wither away.
After his illness, his muscles began to wither away.
As time passed, the old traditions slowly withered away.