How to Pronounce "wear away at"
expression
WAIR-uh-WAY-at
WAIR-uh-WAY-at
Definition
To gradually damage, erode, or weaken something through repeated action. It can be used for physical things (like stone) or more abstract things (like confidence or patience).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɛɹ/ /əˈweɪ/ /ˈæt
British English
wɛə/ /ɐwˈeɪ/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAIR-uh-WAY-at
UK
WAIR-uh-WAY-at
Listen in Context
Water can wear away at stone over time.
Doubt can wear away at your confidence.
The rain will slowly wear away at the paint on the wall.
These little problems are really starting to wear away at my patience.