How to Pronounce "rip into"
expression
ˈɹɪp/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
RIP-IN-too, RIP-in-TOO, RIP-IN-tuh
ɹˈɪp/ /ˈɪntʊ
rip-IN-tuh
Definition
To criticize someone very harshly or attack them with strong, angry words. Sometimes it can also mean to start doing something with a lot of energy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɪp/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
British English
ɹˈɪp/ /ˈɪntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RIP-IN-too, RIP-in-TOO, RIP-IN-tuh
UK
rip-IN-tuh
Listen in Context
The teacher ripped into the students for not doing their homework.
My boss ripped into me about the mistake I made.
She ripped into her sandwich as soon as she got it.
Wow, the critics really ripped into that movie.