How to Pronounce "melt down"
expression
ˈmɛɫt/ /ˈdaʊn
MELT-down
mˈɛlt/ /dˈaʊn
MELT-down
Definition
To heat something until it turns from solid to liquid, or to describe someone becoming extremely upset or losing control emotionally.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɛɫt/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
mˈɛlt/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MELT-down
UK
MELT-down
Listen in Context
They melted down old coins to make a new ring.
The plastic will melt down if you put it in the fire.
My little brother sometimes melts down when he is tired.
After so much stress, she finally melted down at the meeting.