How to Pronounce "bite down"
expression
ˈbaɪt/ /ˈdaʊn
BYT DOUN
bˈaɪt/ /dˈaʊn
BYT DOUN
Definition
To close your mouth and press your teeth firmly together, often on something. Commonly used when a dentist asks you to bite a dental tool or when you need to grip something hard with your teeth.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaɪt/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
bˈaɪt/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BYT DOUN
UK
BYT DOUN
Listen in Context
Please bite down on this while I check your tooth.
He had to bite down to open the tough package.
When nervous, she would bite down on her pencil.
The dentist said, 'Bite down until I say stop.'