How to Pronounce "wind down"
expression
ˈwaɪnd/, /ˈwɪnd/ /ˈdaʊn
WYND-down
ˈwaɪnd/ /dˈaʊn
WYND-down
Definition
To slowly relax after being active or stressed, or to gradually bring an activity or event to an end.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwaɪnd/, /ˈwɪnd/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
ˈwaɪnd/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WYND-down
UK
WYND-down
Listen in Context
After work, I like to wind down with some music.
The meeting will wind down at 5 p.m.
We need some time to wind down after the exam.
Let's have some tea and wind down before bed.