How to Pronounce "choke down"
expression
ˈtʃoʊk/ /ˈdaʊn
CHOHK-down
tʃˈəʊk/ /dˈaʊn
CHOHK-down
Definition
To eat or swallow something with difficulty, especially when you do not want to or when it tastes bad.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃoʊk/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
tʃˈəʊk/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHOHK-down
UK
CHOHK-down
Listen in Context
He had to choke down the bitter medicine.
She choked down her lunch quickly because she was late.
The kids tried to choke down their vegetables.
I could barely choke down that burnt toast this morning.