How to Pronounce "eat into"
expression
ˈit/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
EET-IN-too, IN-TOO, IN-tuh
ˈiːt/ /ˈɪntʊ
EET-IN-tuh
Definition
To gradually use up or destroy something, especially money, time, or resources; or to damage something slowly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈit/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
British English
ˈiːt/ /ˈɪntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EET-IN-too, IN-TOO, IN-tuh
UK
EET-IN-tuh
Listen in Context
Bills can quickly eat into your savings if you are not careful.
Unexpected repairs can eat into our holiday budget.
The rust started to eat into the car door.
All these small expenses really eat into my monthly paycheck.