How to Pronounce "pound down"
expression
ˈpaʊnd/ /ˈdaʊn
POWND DOWN
pˈaʊnd/ /dˈaʊn
POWND DOWN
Definition
To eat or drink something very quickly and often with enthusiasm or hunger. Also used more generally for consuming large amounts rapidly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpaʊnd/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
pˈaʊnd/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POWND DOWN
UK
POWND DOWN
Listen in Context
He pounded down his lunch in five minutes.
The kids pounded down their ice cream before it melted.
She pounded down a glass of water after her run.
I was so hungry I could pound down a whole pizza by myself.