How to Pronounce "die a natural death"
expression
DYE uh NACH-er-uhl DETH
DYE uh NACH-uh-ruhl DETH
Definition
To die because of old age or illness, not due to an accident, crime, or violence; also used for things that come to a gentle or expected end.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdaɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈnætʃɝəɫ/, /ˈnætʃɹəɫ/ /ˈdɛθ
British English
dˈaɪ/ /æɪ/ /nˈætʃəɹəl/ /dˈɛθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DYE uh NACH-er-uhl DETH
UK
DYE uh NACH-uh-ruhl DETH
Listen in Context
My grandfather died a natural death at the age of 90.
Most people hope to die a natural death after a long life.
The old tree in our yard finally died a natural death.
The tradition didn’t end violently—it just died a natural death over time.