How to Pronounce "speak down to"
expression
ˈspik/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
SPEEK DOUN TOO, TUH, TIH
spˈiːk/ /dˈaʊn/ /tˈuː
SPEEK DOUN TOO
Definition
To speak to someone as if they are less intelligent or important; to talk in a way that shows you think you are superior.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspik/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
spˈiːk/ /dˈaʊn/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPEEK DOUN TOO, TUH, TIH
UK
SPEEK DOUN TOO
Listen in Context
Please don't speak down to your classmates.
He often speaks down to people at work.
Teachers should not speak down to their students.
Why do you always speak down to me when we disagree?