How to Pronounce "weigh down on"
expression
ˈweɪ/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
WAY DOWN AHN or WAY DOWN AWN
wˈeɪ/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn
WAY DOWN ON
Definition
To cause someone to feel burdened, stressed, or under pressure, either physically or emotionally.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈweɪ/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
wˈeɪ/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAY DOWN AHN or WAY DOWN AWN
UK
WAY DOWN ON
Listen in Context
The heavy responsibility weighs down on him.
All my worries weigh down on me at night.
The sadness weighs down on her.
Stress from work really weighs down on me sometimes.