How to Pronounce "rip to shreds"
expression
RIP tuh SHREDZ
rip too SHREDZ
Definition
To tear something into many small pieces, or to criticize someone or something very severely.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɪp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈʃɹɛdz
British English
ɹˈɪp/ /tˈuː/ /ʃɹˈɛdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RIP tuh SHREDZ
UK
rip too SHREDZ
Listen in Context
The dog ripped to shreds my favorite pillow.
Her essay was ripped to shreds by the teacher.
My jeans were ripped to shreds after I fell.
The movie was ripped to shreds by the critics.