How to Pronounce "wear down"
expression
WAIR-DOWN
WAIR-DOWN
Definition
To gradually damage, weaken, or exhaust something or someone, either physically (like eroding material) or emotionally (making someone tired or less determined).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɛɹ/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
wɛə/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAIR-DOWN
UK
WAIR-DOWN
Listen in Context
The rain will wear down these old steps over time.
Long arguments can really wear down your patience.
If you keep rubbing this stone, you will wear down the surface.
The kids' constant questions really wore me down today.