How to Pronounce "trickle away"
expression
ˈtɹɪkəɫ/ /əˈweɪ
TRIK-uhl uh-WAY
tɹˈɪkəl/ /ɐwˈeɪ
tr-IK-uhl uh-WAY
Definition
To slowly disappear, decrease, or be used up in a gradual, continuous way, like a small flow of liquid. Used for things like people, money, energy, or feelings.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹɪkəɫ/ /əˈweɪ
British English
tɹˈɪkəl/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRIK-uhl uh-WAY
UK
tr-IK-uhl uh-WAY
Listen in Context
Over the years, his savings began to trickle away.
The crowd at the park started to trickle away after sunset.
After the storm, the floodwaters began to trickle away.
Her motivation seemed to trickle away as the project dragged on.