How to Pronounce "pare down"
expression
ˈpɛɹ/ /ˈdaʊn
PAIR-down
pˈeə/ /dˈaʊn
PAIR-down
Definition
To make something smaller, simpler, or less by removing what is unnecessary.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛɹ/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
pˈeə/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAIR-down
UK
PAIR-down
Listen in Context
We need to pare down our list of candidates.
The company tried to pare down its expenses.
We should pare down what we pack for the trip.
They really need to pare down the rules—no one can remember them all.