How to Pronounce "chip away at"
expression
CHIP-uh-WAY-at
CHIP-uh-WAY-at
Definition
To gradually make something weaker, smaller, or less effective by repeatedly removing small parts or making slow progress.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃɪp/ /əˈweɪ/ /ˈæt
British English
tʃˈɪp/ /ɐwˈeɪ/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHIP-uh-WAY-at
UK
CHIP-uh-WAY-at
Listen in Context
We chip away at our homework every night.
Over time, rain can chip away at stone.
She is chipping away at her debt a little each month.
If you keep chipping away at it, you’ll finish the project eventually.