How to Pronounce "crumble into"
expression
ˈkɹəmbəɫ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
KRUM-buhl IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh
kɹˈʌmbəl/ /ˈɪntʊ
krum-BUHL IN-tuh
Definition
To break apart into very small pieces, often used for physical objects or metaphorically for things like confidence, hope, or organizations falling apart.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹəmbəɫ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
British English
kɹˈʌmbəl/ /ˈɪntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRUM-buhl IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh
UK
krum-BUHL IN-tuh
Listen in Context
The cookie crumbled into pieces when I picked it up.
Over time, the old wall crumbled into dust.
Their hope crumbled into nothing after hearing the news.
My confidence crumbled into nervousness during the interview.