How to Pronounce "rain down on"
expression
ˈɹeɪn/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
RAYN-DOWN-AHN or AWN
ɹˈeɪn/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn
rayn-DOWN-ON
Definition
To fall or come down in large quantities onto someone or something, like heavy rain. This expression is often used for things such as water, objects, or even emotions being delivered forcefully or overwhelmingly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹeɪn/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ɹˈeɪn/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAYN-DOWN-AHN or AWN
UK
rayn-DOWN-ON
Listen in Context
Water began to rain down on the streets during the storm.
Flowers rained down on the couple after the wedding.
Applause rained down on the winners at the ceremony.
Criticism rained down on the company after the mistake.