How to Pronounce "bear down on"
expression
ˈbɛɹ/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
BAIR-DOWN-AHN
bˈeə/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn
BAIR-DOWN-ON
Definition
To move quickly and forcefully towards someone or something, often in a threatening or determined way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛɹ/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
bˈeə/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAIR-DOWN-AHN
UK
BAIR-DOWN-ON
Listen in Context
The storm bore down on the city quickly.
The truck bore down on the crossing pedestrians.
The player bore down on the goal with determination.
Just as we were leaving, a car bore down on us out of nowhere.