How to Pronounce "bow down to"
expression
ˈbaʊ/, /ˈboʊ/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
BOW down to
bəʊ/ /dˈaʊn/ /tˈuː
BOH down too
Definition
To physically lower your head and upper body to show respect or to figuratively submit to the authority, wishes, or demands of someone or something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaʊ/, /ˈboʊ/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
bəʊ/ /dˈaʊn/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BOW down to
UK
BOH down too
Listen in Context
You should never bow down to unfair rules.
The villagers bowed down to the king.
He refuses to bow down to anyone.
Don’t bow down to peer pressure—stand up for yourself.