How to Pronounce "do away with"
expression
ˈdu/ /əˈweɪ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
DOO uh-WAY with
dʉː/ /ɐwˈeɪ/ /wˈɪð
DOO uh-WAY with
Definition
To get rid of something or put an end to it, especially a practice, rule, or system.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdu/ /əˈweɪ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
British English
dʉː/ /ɐwˈeɪ/ /wˈɪð
Simplified Pronunciation
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DOO uh-WAY with
Listen in Context
The school plans to do away with uniforms next year.
Many countries want to do away with the death penalty.
They decided to do away with the old rules.
A lot of companies are trying to do away with unnecessary meetings these days.