How to Pronounce "throttle down"
expression
ˈθɹɑtəɫ/ /ˈdaʊn
THRAH-tuhl DOWN
θɹˈɒtəl/ /dˈaʊn
thROT-uhl down
Definition
To reduce the power or speed of an engine or machine, often by easing off the accelerator or fuel flow. Sometimes used more generally to mean slowing down any activity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɹɑtəɫ/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
θɹˈɒtəl/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THRAH-tuhl DOWN
UK
thROT-uhl down
Listen in Context
The pilot needs to throttle down before landing.
You should throttle down the engine when you see a red light.
The mechanic asked him to throttle down during the test.
When we entered the harbor, the captain told the crew to throttle down slowly.