How to Pronounce "bite down"

expression

ˈbaɪt/ /ˈdaʊn

BYT DOUN

bˈaɪt/ /dˈaʊn

BYT DOUN

Definition

To close your mouth and press your teeth firmly together, often on something. Commonly used when a dentist asks you to bite a dental tool or when you need to grip something hard with your teeth.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈbaɪt/ /ˈdaʊn

British English

bˈaɪt/ /dˈaʊn

Simplified Pronunciation

BYT DOUN

Listen in Context

Please bite down on this while I check your tooth.

He had to bite down to open the tough package.

When nervous, she would bite down on her pencil.

The dentist said, 'Bite down until I say stop.'