How to Pronounce "slap down"
expression
ˈsɫæp/ /ˈdaʊn
SLAP-down
slˈæp/ /dˈaʊn
sl-AP-down
Definition
To criticize or reject someone harshly, especially in public, or to put something down forcefully and noisily.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɫæp/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
slˈæp/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLAP-down
UK
sl-AP-down
Listen in Context
The manager slapped down his ideas in front of everyone.
He slapped down the money on the table.
The teacher slapped down the noisy student’s comment.
She slapped down her coffee and stormed out of the room.