How to Pronounce "eroding"
word
iˈɹoʊdɪŋ/, /ɪˈɹoʊdɪŋ
ee-ROHD-ing or ih-ROHD-ing
ɪɹˈəʊdɪŋ
ih-ROHD-ing
Definition
Gradually wearing away, breaking down, or weakening something, often due to natural forces like water, wind, or time. It can also describe something that is slowly being destroyed or diminished.
IPA Transcription
American English
iˈɹoʊdɪŋ/, /ɪˈɹoʊdɪŋ
British English
ɪɹˈəʊdɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ee-ROHD-ing or ih-ROHD-ing
UK
ih-ROHD-ing
Listen in Context
The river is eroding the soil near its banks.
Wind is eroding the old statue.
Rain keeps eroding the mountain trails.
Years of conflicts have been eroding trust between the two communities.