How to Pronounce "bring down on"
expression
ˈbɹɪŋ/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
BRING DOUN-ahn
bɹˈɪŋ/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn
bring-DAUN-on
Definition
To cause something, usually negative or unwanted, to happen to oneself or someone else as a result of one's actions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹɪŋ/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
bɹˈɪŋ/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRING DOUN-ahn
UK
bring-DAUN-on
Listen in Context
His careless actions brought down on him a lot of criticism.
She didn't want to bring down on her family any more problems.
The manager warned that breaking the rules could bring down on us serious consequences.
He made some bad investments that brought down on him a financial disaster.