How to Pronounce "tamp down"

expression

ˈtæmp/ /ˈdaʊn

TAMP-down

tˈæmp/ /dˈaʊn

TAMP-down

Definition

To press or pack something down firmly. It also means to reduce the force or level of something, like emotions or excitement.

American English

ˈtæmp/ /ˈdaʊn

British English

tˈæmp/ /dˈaʊn

TAMP-down

Please tamp down the soil after planting the seed.

She tried to tamp down her excitement during the meeting.

Use a spoon to tamp down the coffee in the filter.

You really need to tamp down those rumors before they get out of hand.