How to Pronounce "button down"
expression
ˈbətən/ /ˈdaʊn
BUH-tən DOUN
bˈʌtən/ /dˈaʊn
BUT-ən DOWN
Definition
'Button down' can mean to fasten the buttons on clothing, or describe a type of shirt with buttons on the collar points. It is also used metaphorically to mean making something secure or definite.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbətən/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
bˈʌtən/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUH-tən DOUN
UK
BUT-ən DOWN
Listen in Context
Please button down your shirt before you go outside.
He wore a white button-down to the interview.
She likes to button down her sweater when it's cold.
Let's button down the details before we launch the project.