How to Pronounce "cut down on"
expression
ˈkət/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
KUHT DOWN AWN
kˈʌt/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn
KUT DOWN ON
Definition
To use or do something less often, especially something unhealthy or unnecessary.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkət/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
kˈʌt/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHT DOWN AWN
UK
KUT DOWN ON
Listen in Context
I'm trying to cut down on sugar.
She wants to cut down on watching TV.
Doctors say we should cut down on salt.
I've been trying to cut down on coffee, but it's tough.