How to Pronounce "pelt down"

expression

ˈpɛɫt/ /ˈdaʊn

PELT-down

pˈɛlt/ /dˈaʊn

PELT-down

Definition

To rain very heavily and hard, with a lot of force. Often used to describe strong, continuous rainfall.

American English

ˈpɛɫt/ /ˈdaʊn

British English

pˈɛlt/ /dˈaʊn

PELT-down

It's pelting down outside, so don't forget your umbrella.

When it pelts down, the roads get flooded quickly.

We had to wait in the car because it started to pelt down.

I got soaked walking home because it suddenly pelted down.